Been strip searched while traveling a bit. Depends on how thorough the search is and how many other people are around.The visitor has the option to submit to the requested search procedure or to refuse. If a visitor refuses to submit to a strip search the visit will be denied. Alexandra James discusses the sensitive subject of strip search, and under what circumstances, in an airport environment, such a search can be carried out. Two New York lawmakers have called for a passenger advocate at airports to immediately act on complaints over security. Were you ever selected for a full strip-search at an airport and did the security officers apologize after allowing you to get dressed? View full sizeAn agent with the Transportation Security Administration works at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. John F. Kennedy International Airport Official Website. Second of all, while Joe TSO can't directly export the image, a camera phone or a plain old camera can take a picture of the computer screen really easily.