Mon, Apr 18, 2011
One Of The "Behavioral Indicators" That Could Trigger An
Enhanced Screening
If you don't want to go through the full-body scanner or be
subjected to an "enhanced" pat-down search, you might be advised to
not complain about such things ... at least while in the security
line.
Complaining about security is apparently one of 70 "behavioral
indicators" used by TSOs to identify (profile?) what they call
"high risk" individuals at airports. CNN reports that, while none
of the indicators point to race, religion, or ethnicity, "Very
arrogant and expresses contempt against airport passenger
procedures" is among the telltales TSOs are trained to
identify.
TSA says that just complaining about security procedures is not
enough to have you pulled out of the security line for extra
attention, but it can be a contributing factor.
As part of the SPOT, or Screening Passengers By Observation
Technique program, one method of screening is for a TSO to strike
up a conversation with a passenger exhibiting behaviors on the SPOT
checklist. Usually, TSA says, the conversation will resolve any
suspicion. But it could lead to additional screening. The
Department of Homeland Security told Congress in a recent hearing
that the SPOT method is more effective than random screening,
making the finding of prohibited items or false
documents nearly five times more likely.
But some civil liberty groups told CNN that the method is just a
proxy for racial profiling or other unconstitutional activities on
the part of authorities.
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