I need to know what my rights are after being detained at the airport?

Question

I had something in my purse (by accident that I forgot to take out), I got stopped at security, they called the police, took my statement and then said that they will be sending my information to Ottawa. What does this mean? Am I flagged now in their systems? Will I be searched everytime I fly? Is there an Ombudsman that I can contact to clear my name?? It was an honest mistake. Any advice or help would be appreciated!

Answer 1

I'm an airport security officer in england so cant vouch for canada/america but if it was prohibited ie not illegal but not allowed(ie kitchen knife) then there would be no action, if it was an illegal object/substance ie drugs indecent images of children etc, then it would be passed on to appropriate authorities ie customs, immigration, police and kept on file

Answer 2

       Under    the     USA    Patriot    act     you    have    no    rights     and    since    you    broke    the    law   by    attempting  to   pass    a     prohibited    item,    through    security    then   you   will   be    flagged    in    the   system.    In    addition    the    next    time    you    fly    expect     to    be    thouroughly    searched   by   both   a    pat   down    and   what   ever    else    they   decide   to    do.     Also    this    will   be    noted    in    your    FBI    file    so   it's    now    a    matter   of    permanent   record   the   best    course    of    action,    would   be   to   go    to    www.tsa.gov   where    you    can    find   a   list   of    prohibited   items    and    I   suggest    that   you   strictly   adhere   to   it.

Answer 3

You have no rights.  Do not act like an idiot and you will not be treated like one

Answer 4

You have the right to remain silent.