Can you badge in for a coworker who forgot their badge?

• A. Yes, if you know them well.
• B. No. Each person must badge in with their own valid credential unless your airport policy allows authorized exceptions.
• C. Yes, if they sign a request.
• D. Only if they are in a management role.

Answer: (B)

Access to SIDA areas is based on personal identity verification. Each person must badge in with their own valid credential so the system can confirm who is entering and what they’re allowed to access. This creates an traceable, auditable record and helps prevent unauthorized entry.

Badge-forging or letting someone else use your badge is not allowed because it undermines that verification and accountability. If a coworker forgets their badge, you should not badge them in yourself. Instead, follow the airport’s approved process: notify security or a supervisor, verify the coworker’s identity through the proper channels, and use any authorized method for entry (such as an escort or a temporary credential) if the policy permits. Only use such exceptions when explicitly allowed by policy.