TSA Management Directive No. 1100.75-4 - Addressing DUI and DWI Offenses

Sep 18, 2026

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TSA Management Directive No. 1100.75-4 establishes Transportation Security Administration policy addressing employee driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses. The revision supersedes the earlier directive dated November 22, 2006, and updates multiple definitions and procedures, including the scope of relevant employees and related law enforcement personnel standards. The directive explains its purpose, applies to all TSA organizational elements and employees, cites governing authorities, and provides detailed definitions for key terms used throughout the policy.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose

Scope

Authorities

Definitions

Adverse Action

Alcohol Awareness Program

Alcohol Related Offense

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

Employee

Law Enforcement Officer

Letter of Reprimand

Management Official

Security/Operational Personnel

Support Personnel

Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

OFFICE OF HUMAN CAPITAL TSA MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE No. 1100.75-4 ADDRESSING DUI AND DWI OFFENSES To enhance mission performance, TSA is committed to promoting a culture founded on its values of Integrity, Innovation and Team Spirit. Note: Pursuant to Section 101 of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (49 U.S. C. 114(n)), this directive establishes Transportation Security Administration (TSA) policy and supersedes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders, policies, guidance, and bulletins regarding employee driving under the influence and drinking while intoxicated offenses issued under the FAA Personnel Management System. REVISION: This revised directive supersedes TSA MD 1100.75-4, Addressing DUIandDWI Offenses, dated November 22, 2006. SUMMARY OF CHANGES: Sections 4D and 4E, Definitions, have been revised to reflect similar text. Section 4F, is amended to redefine the term “Employee.” Section 4G, Definitions, has been added to define the term “Law Enforcement Officer.” Section 4I, Definitions, has been revised to remove the reference to the Chair, Professional Review Board and to add a reference to the Assistant Administrator for the affected program office. Section 4J, Definitions, has been added to define the term “Security/Operational Personnel.” Section 7B(2)(c), Procedures, has been added to reflect actions relating to TSA law enforcement personnel as defined in TSA MD 1100.88-1, Law Enforcement Position Standards and Hiring Requirements. Section 7B(4), Procedures, is amended to remove the provision relating to Alcohol Related Offenses prior to TSA employment. Section 7B(5) has been revised to remove to clarify exceptions to the mandate removal for second offenses, and to delete the reference to the Deputy Assistant Secretary. 1. PURPOSE: Employees who make the knowing and voluntary decision to engage in the reckless, illegal, and dangerous behavior of DUI/DWI offenses demonstrate a disregard for TSA’s mission of protecting the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. As an agency empowered with the important and visible role in leading America’s battle against terrorism, it is especially important that TSA actively work to keep the public’s confidence and trust. Employees who misuse and/or abuse alcohol, a depressant, raise a serious issue about their potential fitness for duty in appropriately dealing with security threats. This fitness for duty concern is aggravated by an employee’s voluntary decision to drive in an intoxicated state and potentially endanger the public. 2. SCOPE: This directive applies to all TSA organizational elements and all TSA employees. 3. AUTHORITIES: A. The Aviation and Transportation Security Act, Pub.L. 107-71 (ATSA) B. Sections 403(2) and 423 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 C. Applicable TSA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security delegations of authority 4. DEFINITIONS: A. Adverse Action: As defined in TSA MD 1100.75-3, Addressing Performance and Conduct, a suspension (of any length), including an indefinite suspension; a removal; or a reduction in pay band or rate of pay. B. Alcohol Awareness Program: A state or local government, or court-approved, program designed to deter drunk driving. C. Alcohol Related Offense: Preponderant evidence that an employee was driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, or refused to submit to alcohol testing; e.g., breathalyzerand field sobriety tests. Preponderant evidence may be a police report, test result of bloodalcohol content, charge, indictment, or conviction. D. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) : Sometimes referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or “drunk driving”. The criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs, at a level which prevents the driver from thinking clearly or driving safely. State laws specify the levels of blood alcohol content at which a pe

FAQs

What is the purpose of TSA Management Directive No. 1100.75-4?

It addresses employee DUI/DWI offenses and emphasizes protecting the nation’s transportation systems by maintaining public confidence and trust, including evaluating fitness for duty when alcohol misuse occurs.

Who does the directive apply to?

It applies to all TSA organizational elements and all TSA employees.

What counts as a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense under the definitions?

It refers to the criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs, at a level that prevents clear thinking or safe driving, with state laws specifying blood alcohol content presumptions.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Jake