Paging Barney Fife...

Your crack transportation security professionals at work:

Kimmy Janke had gone through security. In fact, she was in a secure part of the terminal when she stopped to go to the bathroom before making her connecting flight.

That's when she found a loaded handgun.

A Cleveland police report confirms a fully-loaded .40-caliber pistol was left on top of a toilet paper dispenser.

We've since learned the gun was traced to a federal customs agent.

Customs officials have denied all requests to explain why a highly-trained agent left her gun in the bathroom, claiming there is an internal investigation.

Furthermore, we're told the agent has been allowed to retire -- no record of discipline, or many answers.

Well, to be fair, accountability is only for those who lack State-issued badges and are foolish enough to forget they left nail clippers in their shaving kit. Meanwhile, our betters are ensuring the next generation respects their a-thor-i-tie. Wonder if the playset includes an anatomically-correct body scanner?