( CNN ) -- The Transportation Security Administration has launched an internal investigation into an air marshal field office in Florida where supervisors are alleged to have used a crew assignment board to ridicule and keep score on women , gays and minorities , sources told CNN . The board , resembling the TV game show `` Jeopardy , '' includes categories such as `` pickle smokers , '' `` our gang '' and `` creatures , '' which sources said were names used by managers for gay men , African-Americans and lesbians . A photograph of the board was sent to CNN . The Transportation Security Administration confirmed the investigation in a written statement but did not elaborate on when the board was in use , where it was displayed or how it was used . `` Following a referral from DHS Office of the Inspector General , TSA 's Office of Inspection is conducting an ongoing investigation at the Orlando Field office , '' the statement said . `` The Transportation Security Administration is dedicated to ensuring all employees are treated in a fair and lawful manner , '' it said . `` Accordingly , TSA takes all allegations of misconduct seriously . The Federal Air Marshal Service will continue to provide its full cooperation and support to the investigation . '' TSA 's Office of Inspection will present its findings to TSA 's acting administrator for appropriate action , the agency said .
Managers ridiculed gay men , African-Americans , lesbians , sources say . Comment: