Is it true that TSA Officers are not protected federally?

• A. True
• B. Not defined
• C. Only in certain jurisdictions
• D. False

Answer: (D)

TSA officers are federal employees, and federal protections apply to them just like for other federal workers. Because they operate under the Transportation Security Administration within DHS, they’re covered by federal laws that protect federal employees and make it a crime to assault or threaten someone performing federal duties. So the statement that they are not protected federally is incorrect—the correct understanding is that they are federally protected.