TSA Agent at Detroit Airport Suspended After Video Shows Rough Treatment of Bomb-Sniffing Dog
- A video of a TSA agent aggressively yanking a bomb-sniffing dog's leash at the Detroit airport went viral, leading to the agent's suspension pending an investigation.
- The video shows the TSA agent violently pulling the dog during a training exercise, prompting criticism from lawmakers and animal experts
- The dog was taken to a vet for a wellness check and showed no signs of injury according to officials
- The TSA and airport issued statements condemning the agent's behavior and pledged a full review
- The incident highlights concerns over the treatment of working dogs by law enforcement and government agencies according to animal advocacy groups