TSA: Service Animals
Monkey Helpers
[*]When a service monkey is being transported in a carrier, the monkey must be removed from the carrier by the handler prior to screening,
[*]The service monkey must be controlled by the handler throughout the screening process.
[*]The service monkey handler should carry the monkey through the walk through metal detector while the monkey remains on a leash.
[*]When the handler and service monkey go through the walk through metal detector and the detector alarms, both the handler and the monkey must undergo additional screening.
[*]Since service monkeys may likely draw attention, the handler will be escorted to the physical inspection area where a table is available for the monkey to sit on. Only the handler will touch or interact with the service monkey.
[*]Security Officers have been trained to not touch the service monkey during the screening process.
[*]Security Officers will conduct a visual inspection on the service monkey and will coach the handler on how to hold the monkey during the visual inspection.
[*]The inspection process may require that the handler to take off the monkey