Houston police union calls for TSA to join HPD
HOUSTON - As the partial government shutdown continues to leave TSA without pay, the Houston Police Officers' Union is suggesting a career change for agents.
Houston police union to TSA: ‘HPD is hiring’
What they're saying:
The Houston Police Officers' Union posted a callout on Wednesday for agents with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to consider joining HPD.
The post starts by thanking agents for keeping airports safe, then goes to say, "If you’re looking for better job security, better pay, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a community that appreciates you, HPD is hiring."
The union then added a comment on their Facebook post joking, "... and we have two airports you can be the police at, if you miss being around long lines of irritated people."
Government shutdown continues
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The suggestion from the Houston officers' union comes as the partial federal government shutdown has TSA agents working with no pay.
The shutdown began on Feb. 14 as Congress began their standoff on funding the Department of Homeland Security, which TSA falls under.
As the shutdown continues, TSA agents have been calling out of work or quitting altogether. Previous FOX reports quote DHS saying over 400 agents have resigned since the shutdown began.
The TSA shortage is what's causing long lines at airports across the country, including Houston.
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TSA wait times: IAH, Hobby wait times for today, March 25
Houston airports are continuing to see long lines as the partial government shutdown goes into day 40. If you're flying out, check wait times before you go.
The Source: Houston Police Officers' Union and previous FOX reports.