"Louisville Airport Security Recovers Handgun From Police Trainer"

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Airport Security Recovers Handgun From Police Trainer
The Associated Press


LOUISVILLE -- Security officials at Louisville International Airport
retrieved a firearm from the luggage of a police trainer.

The handgun of Bob Stewart was found as he was passing through a security
checkpoint on his way to Florida on February 24th.

Stewart said he brought the gun to work earlier that day to practice at the
police firing range. He said he forgot the gun was in his bag because it was
hidden underneath other personal items.

Stewart was taken for questioning after the gun was found.

Both the FBI and the Transportation Security Administration are
investigating the incident, according to airport spokeswoman Rande Swann.
Federal authorities have not yet said whether he would be charged.

Stewart has been training the Louisville police force for a year. He served
as captain for the Washington, DC police and later retired. He also served
as chief of police in Ormond Beach, Florida.


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