The unidentified passenger had convictions for crimes and offenses related to explosives , said Homeland Security 's contact ##dog 's Office . Despite this , the traveler was issued a ticket allowing them to take the PreCheck lane . A TSA agent recognized the felon and told their supervisor - but the supervisor allowed the passenger to go through anyway . PreCheck means passengers can keep on their jackets , do not need to remove shoes and do not need to take luggage out of their luggage . The watchdog , which began reporting in October after a whistleblower came forward , did not specify where the June 2014 incident took place . TSA said it takes its responsibility to take the public ' very seriously '
The unidentified passenger had convictions for murder and offenses related to explosives , said Homeland Security 's Inspector General 's Office . Despite this , the traveler was issued a ticket allowing them to take the PreCheck lane . A TSA agent recognized the felon and told their supervisor - but the supervisor allowed the passenger to go through anyway . PreCheck means passengers can keep on their jackets , do not need to remove shoes and do not need to take liquids out of their luggage . The watchdog , which began investigating in October after a whistleblower came forward , did not say where the June 2014 incident took place . TSA said it takes its responsibility to protect the public 'very seriously '