[nagdu] metal detectors

[Julie J]

Thanks Lisa!

If the county does spend the money on this adventure it will be an everyday 
occurrence.  I'm hoping to address the dog issue before it comes up to avoid 
any misunderstandings.  I have to work with these people on a daily basis.

I live in a very, very small town.  The security risk isn't about terrorism 
so much as it is upset people about their legal case, their taxes, their 
probation officer etc.   The metal detector is intended to eliminate knives, 
guns and other hand held weapons.  The more elaborate chemicals and 
explosives aren't a huge concern here.

We'll see.  It's always an adventure.

Julie




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lisa Irving" <lirving1234 at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] metal detectors


> 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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