TSA Checkpoint Terminal C/3

Be aware if you bring your NYC ID — apparently it’s still not approved in the policies (outdated, no surprise there) and it took 15 minutes for supervisor to come. In the meantime I tried to wait patiently but two other TSA came up and just started badgering me why I don’t have another picture ID.
NYC ID is a govt issues identification and should be fine but the way it was handled was rather inconsiderate and rude. Once the supervisor came, she was a sweet heart and helpful. But the lady who was helping continued with her attitude (last name Saja) and told me I should get a NY drivers license next time. I was upset at that point and tried to ignore her.
Once the supervisor approved and let me in, the other lady Saja came back and continued commenting with her negative comments and it wasn’t until her guy co worker pulled her away and told her to stop it.
I was harassed continuously and felt like a second class citizen going through this process. I guess I was the guinea pig for testing this ID but I hope it becomes a learning or education for them that they should be more considerate when handling these sensitive and persona matters.
I also called TSA and spoke with a representative about my experience and how it’s approved ID needs to be updated so this doesn’t happen to others.

The TSA airport in terminal 3 was absolutely amazing. The TSA officers we’re joking with me the whole entire time I was being screened. After I had gone through TSA. One of the officers radioed and employee from the airport to come to the checkpoint and escort me directly to my gate. The staff here went absolutely above and beyond. I did feel kind of bad because my gate was literally 100 feet away from the TSA checkpoint. But it was great I had my own little waiting room area the seats were leather it was very very nice. Not what I expected for flying commercial.

TSA at Newark airport ROCKS!!! My son-​in-​law forgot his wallet with all his ID & instead of us having to race back home in freezing rain and probably miss our flight, TSA just gave him a thorough check out and let him through. We were treated with courtesy, grace and humor throughout the whole process. I can’t say enough good things about this team. THANK YOU!!!

Let’s face it.
An airport TSA checkpoint is never fun no matter where it is.
But, at least Newark’s Terminal C3 Checkpoint is trying to make it a bearable experience by having a «Pre Check» line that foregoes the shoe removal, laptop retrieval, and even lets you keep you belt on if not too heavily metallic.
The selection system is not completely random, but relies on secondary security indicators to save those with a safe profile from taking up the time and space that everyone else still goes through. I think my Global Access designation played a part in this process, as I am allowed back into the USA by stepping up to a special kiosk and answering a few questions whenever I return to the country.
Regardless, I believe in thanking the Universe for even small favors. Avoiding the indignities of security screenings in part is still well worth recognition and a quiet, «Thank you.»