The new SearchAlert® re-settable combination padlock by Prestolock® offers two unique innovations in luggage security:

SearchAlert® may be opened with a secured access device controlled by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. No SearchAlert® lock should be cut off by TSA agents.

SearchAlert® features a Security Window which changes color from Green to Red when any secured access device is used.

The Security Window shows Red under the following conditions:

Luggage checked at an Airport is sent through an electronic screening. If a TSA agent determines the luggage needs to be hand searched, the SearchAlert® lock will be opened by the agent. When the TSA secured access device is used, the Security Window changes color from Green to Red. The Security Window also changes color from Green to Red if a counterfeit secured access device is used to open the SearchAlert® lock.

If a TSA agent hand searches a piece of luggage, the agent will leave a TSA Notification of Baggage Inspection in the bag. If the SearchAlert® lock Security Window shows red, and no official Notification of Baggage Inspection is found, the traveler should take the luggage to the airline's luggage claim office to determine if anything is missing, or if anything has been added to the luggage.