[20040205]RS21727_敏感安全信息（SSI）和运输安全：背景和争议.pdf

1 S. 1447, 107th Cong., P.L. 107-71. See also U.S. President (G. W. Bush), “Remarks on Signingthe Aviation and Transportation Security Act,”Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents,vo1. 37, Nov. 19, 2001. 2 The act directs TSA to prescribe rules and regulations to protect individuals and property onaircraft. See 49 U.S.C. 44903 et seq.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21727February 5, 2004Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Transportation Security: Background and Controversiesname redactedAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryIn November 2003, the U.S. attorneys office in Miami dropped a criminal caseagainst a former federal baggage screener charged with stealing from a passengersluggage. The case was dropped because prosecutors feared that sensitive securityinformation (SSI) would have to be disclosed. At issue is the ability of theTransportation Security Administration (TSA) to prosecute other dishonest agencyemployees in the future. Will the same dilemma that led to the dismissal of thisparticular case occur again? In recent months, this and other i