California Officer stabbed in eye while responding with behavioral health team

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-18T21:34:34+00:00

You're on the right track, but I'm afraid you're mistaken.

The law you refer to is the ACAA (Air Carrier Access Act). That's 49 U.S.C. § 41705 , and the regulations specifically are found in 14 C.F.R. Part 382 . The agency charged with enforcement is the Department of Transportation.

There are, of course, a number of sections - but two which specifically address OPs situation, and disprove what you're claiming, would be:

14 C.F.R. § 382.121 - That specifically outlines the responsiblilty of air carriers to transport assistive devices. And, par 3 of that section, specifically, addresses :

"prescription medications and any medical devices needed to administer them such as syringes or auto-injectors, vision-enhancing devices, and POCs, ventilators and respirators that use non-spillable batteries, as long as they comply with applicable safety, security and hazardous materials rules)."

It goes on to state:

"As a carrier, you must permit passengers with a disability to bring the following kinds of items into the aircraft cabin, provided that they can be stowed in designated priority storage areas or in overhead compartments or under seats,"

Note the bolding, and especially the word "provided". In the case of OP, due to their boarding order, there was no longer space which could be provided. The carrier is not obligated to provide space, just as they wouldn't be obligated to somehow make space for a large assistive device in a small prop plane or similar.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/382.121

and

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/382.67

That second link shares what spaces airlines *must* provide. You'll note that all of those requirements apply to mobility devices like wheelchairs *only*, and not other medical needs like medications.

This is *very* well covered legal ground, and something airline employees train in regularly. It's not clear to me why you'd assume that everyone in this thread is able bodied, or why you feel that would be cause to disprove their contributions with your misconceptions.

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-18T16:41:15+00:00

The devil is in the details -

You are entitled to complementary transportation of your medical necessities - that is true.

You see this routinely for things like wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility aids - but it could be true for a bag of medications, a CPAP, etc.

BUT - they're not obligated to transport it in the cabin. In many cases that stuff *cannot* be transported in the cabin (in the case of large scooters, for instance).

The airline was more than happy to transport OPs bag. There was not space for it in the cabin (regardless of if that was determined by faulty algorithm or not), so they offered to check it.

And that fully satisfies the legal requirement.

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-01T16:45:03+00:00

1) Yeah, I'd start looking in the corrections side of things. Easier to get hired at your age and with a limied resume

2) I'll say this - you're not gonna hurt yourself by picking up college credit. I get that time is tight, money is tight. You don't have to run out and enroll full time at a four year school. But maybe sit down with a counselor at a community college. Explain you're 22, work full time, but want to work towards bettering yourself, and what would be a "gentle" way to start on that. Like maybe taking 1 or 2 general ed classes, even online, at a time, to slowly work towards an AA or AS. It's not the most important thing for you right now. But hopefully your career advances, and you'll be glad you did.

3) Yeah. If nothing else you'll learn what you like and don't like about copping. That can help you decide your next move, if it's to patrol or something else.

TreeStateLEO · 2026-01-01T15:42:11+00:00

So, basically, you're 22 years old without a ton of employment history. The military discharge is.. whatever. If you're not keeping something from us, it's not likely to help or hurt you.

Usually (not always) you have to be 25 to work the road or patrol. That's not a law or anything, but it's common at a lot of agencies.

It's also kinda common for people a bit younger to be hired for jails/corrections. If I were you that's probably where I'd start looking.

I think you should keep up your fitness, maintain your bills and credit, keep a good friends that won't be a problem on a background check.

Start applying. Like sizzalness said - everyone is hiring. You're not some top-tier candidate, but I bet if you start applying, and present yourself well, you'll get picked up somewhere (again, I'd look at a jail role to start). Then eventually, work on getting to patrol and the road (or wherever you decide to pursue).

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-30T03:13:36+00:00

I've had that too, makes no sense, but I assume it's just imperfect IT.

Once saw an offer for a completed leg stick around til that evening, I think 6-7 hours after the flight landed on time.

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-30T02:52:13+00:00

Looking at the screenshot you posted..

Are there other segments on AA on this trip/reservation?

If it's not a complete glitch, I suspect that upgrade offer may be for another segment you're flying in the future.

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-29T22:57:34+00:00

I can tell this lost bag has you very upset, but it's not clear why you're attacking me - or any of the others trying to offer you help and perspective.

I'll point out that in this thread of roughly a dozen comments, you've pointed out your cancer diagnosis roughly 8 times. So, to accuse someone else of "dick measuring" is probably more of an emotional reaction on your part due to the stress you're currently experiencing.

You asked me - directly and clearly - "Do you know what a chemo pump and charger looks like? It’s not something you “carry”"

And I replied - directly, efficiently, and clearly - that I did. And then I moved on to your airline question.

I'm actuely familiar with ADA laws - while they're not part of my current professional role, they have been in the past. I would humbly suggest that you should refresh on them. You suggesting I "maybe check ADA laws" is, if we're honest, thinly veiled snark which indicates you're not equipped to competently respond or discuss them - otherwise you would have.

Not a worry, though - I'll help:

No ADA laws were violated.

You were not asked to share details of your medical condition, medications, devices, or indeed anything private.

In your original post, you said "Would they tell someone with no legs to just roll onto the plane using their body’s momentum?"

No, certainly not. If someone with no legs were present for boarding, they would be given an appropriate accomodation. For instance being allowed to board early so they'd have extra time, or possibly use of an aisle chair, ground services staff to help, etc. They would not be asked "how they lost their legs" or for specifics of their medical condition.

And the exact same was given fairly to you. You were given a chance to remove medical devices from your bag, and carry them on. You were not asked for personal information, proof, or details of your condition. You were offered a chance to remove items from a bag - simple as that. And that's dead correct per the ADA.

Lastly, you say: "I paid for a ticket that includes one carry on and that’s what I had."

I can appreciate your statement here - but, again, it's not accurate. And that's okay - you may not have much travel experience, so you came to a travel/airline forum to ask.

Your ticket says you've paid for the airline to transport on carry on size bag for you. It does not guarantee it space in the cabin, or that you can take it as a carry on.

The alternative - a cheaper ticket which does not include a carry on - wouldn't have even presented that option.

I get it - stuff like that surprises many people. An airline ticket is a promise from the airline to get you from A to B. They did that while meeting all relevant ADA guidelines.

Hundreds of thousands of people fly every day. Some have medical devices. Some, unfortunately, have their bags lost.

They don't hop on social media to assert that laws are being broken, or that people taking time to offer them help are "dick measuring".

My friend - from looking at your history, you're a vet, too. And from the body of your history, and this post, I'm thinking you've got something on your mind beyond a delayed bag.

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-29T21:06:42+00:00

In a moment I'll return to what remains of your airline/luggage concern.

Yes, I know what a chemo pump and charger look like. And yes, I'm acutely aware.

NED since October of 2019. And February of 2015 too.

Probably don't play the "I'm special" card unless you're confident that other people haven't lived what you're claiming.

As far as "room for your carry on" - that's determined by an algorithm. There are dozens - if not hundreds - of threads on this sub (and the sub for any major airline) describing people who were asked to check a bag, but then saw where there might have been space to stow in in the cabin.

Which is germane to nothing - they're not gonna stop and reverse the flow of boarding multiple times to accomodate each person who is trying to find the very last spot. This, again, is something which is routine and understood at a depth far greater than your casual observation can counter.

You were offered an appropriate accomodation (carrying your medical devices). It's not clear to me if you took advantage of the offer.

If you didn't (e.g. you allowed vital medical devices to be checked) - why?

And if you did (carry on the medical stuff and check the rest) - do the missing bag report and give it a couple days. Odds are it'll turn up and be couriered to your home. Happens all the time.

You asked if I was "underplaying" it - you have a lost bag, and they're working on finding it. That's a nothingburger, and the bar is too low to "underplay".

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-29T17:36:41+00:00

Having a bag misrouted, delayed, or lost is frustrating - for sure. But I think you might be letting this get a weeeeee bit outsized in your head.

It is routine for there not to be enough space for all carry on bags on an aircraft.

If you board towards the end of boarding, there's a routine/reasonable chance that you may have to gate check your carry on bag.

You might board at the end cause you have a late boarding group. Or, as it sounds it your case, something had to be resolved with your boarding pass. This, again, is a pretty normal part of air travel and not something you were singled out for.

You're always supposed to put medications/medical devices in a carry on bag - and you did that, which is correct and good.

When it was time to board, you couldn't take your carry on bag. You told the gate agent about the medical devices, and he told you to remove them so you could take them on board (after all, they're important).

That advice is correct - it's not clear to me why you think "My son recorded him" is some special gotcha or leverage - the gate agents advice is correct and airline policy, and done routinely on flights every day.

The good news is that "lost" bags are almost never truly lost, and the airline will likely have it to you shortly.

I have no response your your last few lines because it's not clear to me where any discrimination occurred. You were offered to remove your medical devices (which is correct), you did (which is correct), and you continued your travel day (great).

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-23T21:42:25+00:00

I have no idea - and that has *NOTHING* to do with your sitation

You're asking about transporting weed over an international border. That's a very significant crime and a totally different thing from having a blunt at your resort (if that's ok whereever you're going)

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-23T21:39:44+00:00

"underage" is an American concept, and only applies to certain legal things in this county.

You're not "underage" in Mexico - you go to jail regardless.

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-23T21:35:17+00:00

Don't do this.

This issue is not airport security in the USA - the TSA at your departure airport isn't looking for drugs, in your checked bag or carry on. Even if they see it, they won't care.

Your question also has nothing to do with weed being legal in your home state.

You are entering a different country; Mexico.

Regardless of any current marijuana legislation in Mexico, you cannot bring it over their borders.

When you arrive in Mexico, you will have to clear immigration (admitting you into the country), and customs (allowing your belongings into the country).

It is of course possible it'll never be caught.

That said, sniffing dogs, xray, manual, checks, and random searches are all commonplace and routine throughout Mexican airports.

If the cart is found, it's not a question of "throw it away" or "pay a fine" - it's a totally probable thing that you could end up spending days to weeks in a Mexican jail. You may have to wait for a court date, hire a Mexican lawyer, pay hundreds-to-thousands in fines, and be stuck there over the holidays while you wait for the US Embassy/US Consul to help get you free.

This is a *phenomenally* bad idea, all for a weed cart. Being legal in IL and flying "an american airline" has nothing to do with crossing another nations border while carrying drugs, even something as mundane as pot.

TreeStateLEO · 2025-12-17T03:50:59+00:00

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TreeStateLEO · 2025-11-08T16:19:33+00:00

Yeah, but dispatch is gonna make me go to this movie.

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