TSA guidelines for "monkey helpers"

Monkey Helpers

* Since 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 monkey.

* TSOs have been trained to not touch the monkey during the screening process.

* TSOs will conduct a visual inspection on the monkey and will coach the handler on how to hold the monkey during the visual inspection.

* The inspection process may require that the handler take off the monkey’s diaper as part of the visual inspection.