TSA to deploy more floppy-eared dogs because they’re less scary than pointy-eared dogs

By Kimberly | Published: December 31, 2018

In an attempt to make airport security lines move faster and to make them less stressful for passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will use more dogs with floppy ears than pointed ears for explosives searches. Past experience has shown officers that passengers find dogs with pointed ears, such as German shepherds, intimidating, reports Hugo Martin for the Los Angeles Times.

This entry was posted in General. Bookmark the permalink.

  • One World Observatory

    Learn more about the One World Observatory complimentary ticket program.

  • Categories

  • From the Newsletter


    Download it here

  • Upcoming Events

    1. Nominations for Oyster Bay 9/11 Walls of Honor, a New Memorial to Honor Victims of 9/11 Illness

      October 10, 2018 @ 8:00 am - January 31, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

    2. Wake for NYPD Officer Brian Kessler

      January 22 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    3. Memorial Mass for FF Richard T. Sclafani, L-103

      January 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    4. Funeral for NYPD Officer Brian Kessler

      January 23 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    5. Wall-O’Mahony Memorial Basketball Game – Baltimore, MD

      January 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    View All Events