[nagdu] metal detectors

[Lisa Irving]

Yes, our local County court house faces similar perils too.

Lisa and 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: Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:43 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] metal detectors


> 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" 
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> 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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