Lax Security During Games Being Checked

Federal aviation officials are investigating whether federal agents violated security rules at the Salt Lake International Airport during the Olympics, an official said Wednesday.

The internal probe was prompted by a complaint from at least one agent stationed in Salt Lake City who said lax security created risks for travelers, said Rebecca Trexler, a Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman in Washington.

The alleged lapses included the failure to re-screen passengers when a metal detector was found unplugged Feb. 16; checkpoint screeners allowing other screeners to walk around detectors; and inadequate screenings and searches of passengers.

The agency took over aviation security Feb. 17 as the Olympics were well underway.