[nagdu] metal detectors

[Lisa Irving]

Julie, I don't know the official guide lines regarding metal detectors and 
service dogs. Frankly, given the very missed up state of affairs-- threats 
of terrorism, I will comply and go through in what ever fashion I am asked 
to do so. At one of the court houses, they tell me to walk my guide dog 
through. At the airport, I do what ever I can to use the extended leash. 
However, my goal is to go where I need to go with the least amount of 
interference. So, I've been directed to set the handle down and walk through 
the detector. Yes, I worry about my dog taking off or someone taking off 
with my dog. I think I'm in good hands in either case. I suppose it might be 
different if this will be an every day occurrence. I'll be interested to see 
how things work out for you.



By the way, I am acquainted with a fellow that works for the TSA. According 
to him, acts of and threats of terrorism occur much more frequently than is 
reported by the media.
Lisa &Bernie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:44 AM
Subject: [nagdu] metal detectors


> Heya all!
>
> I'm looking for info on metal detector screenings of people with service 
> dogs  in a nonairport setting.
>
> Do the same sorts of rules apply...no separating the person and dog, no 
> removing the harness etc?  Also where could I find an official copy of 
> these laws?
>
> It looks like soon I will need to go through a metal detector at the 
> building where I work.  I want to be able to provide the applicable 
> information before this policy is initiated to hopefully avoid any 
> unpleasantness.
>
> Thanks!
> Julie
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