Shoeless off-duty cop jumps out of the security screening line at airport and wrestles a homeless woman to the ground after she attacked a TSA agent
An off-duty police officer who was
waiting shoeless in the screening line at Hawaii airport jumped over the
barrier to help a TSA agent who was being attacked by a homeless woman.
The assault unfolded yesterday at Honolulu International Airport when Justin Rogers, a corporal from the Pinole Police Department in California, came to the rescue of a female agent.
Security footage shows the moment the homeless woman started punching the agent and got her in a headlock before trying to drag her away.
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It then captures the incredible
moment Rogers, who was vacationing in Hawaii, vaults over the security
barrier, grabs the homeless woman from behind and throws her to the
ground and holds her there with one arm until help arrives.
By the time Rogers has successfully restrained the woman and beckoned for help, another TSA agent is only beginning to make his way towards the raucous.
The woman attacked the TSA agent after being asked to put her cigarette out, according to the Today show.
TSA spokesperson Sterling Payne said: 'TSA salutes Pinole, California, Police Officer Justin Rogers for his swift actions after coming to the aid of a TSA officer who was being assaulted.
'Officer Rogers, who was off-duty at the time, witnessed the attack and
immediately subdued the individual, preventing further injury to the
TSA officer.
'His actions, coupled with the quick response of airport security, minimized disruptions to the traveling public.'
The assault unfolded yesterday at Honolulu International Airport when Justin Rogers, a corporal from the Pinole Police Department in California, came to the rescue of a female agent.
Security footage shows the moment the homeless woman started punching the agent and got her in a headlock before trying to drag her away.
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Wrestles: The homeless woman attacks after she is told to put out her cigarette
To the rescue: The homeless woman grapples with
the TSA agent and puts her in a head lock - Rogers can be seen on the
right jumping over the barrier
Off duty: As the woman tried to drag the TSA agent away, a shoeless Justin Rogers runs over to help
By the time Rogers has successfully restrained the woman and beckoned for help, another TSA agent is only beginning to make his way towards the raucous.
Restraint: Rogers grabs the woman with one arm and wrestles her away
Aid: By the time Rogers has successfully
restrained the woman and beckoned for help, another TSA agent is only
beginning to make his way towards the raucous
TSA spokesperson Sterling Payne said: 'TSA salutes Pinole, California, Police Officer Justin Rogers for his swift actions after coming to the aid of a TSA officer who was being assaulted.
'His actions, coupled with the quick response of airport security, minimized disruptions to the traveling public.'