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I was really intrigued to learn about Israel's approach to airport security, especially given the relative threat they face. Here's the article that I read a wh

I was really intrigued to learn about Israel's approach to airport security, especially given the relative threat they face. Here's the article that I read a while back: http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2009/12/30/the_israelification_of_airports_high_security_little_bother.html http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2009/12/30/the_israelifica... Seems like the US could stand to learn something.

pytrin 14y ago
Interesting article, thanks for sharing
twoodfin 14y ago
The TSA is experimenting with behavioral screening of this kind. I was screened at Logan last time I flew. http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/expanded-behavior-detection-pilot http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/expanded-behavior-de... There are two problems with it, I think. First, it requires a fairly well-trained interrogator or it's no better than window dressing. Second, when it's effective, it's almost always perceived as rude. U.S. border guards have been doing it for years, and it's one reason they get such a bad reputation vs. those friendly Canadians on the other side. Deployed on a large scale, I bet more folks here on hn would be complaining about it than about the nude scanners. "What do you mean I have to tell an agent of the government what I'm planning on doing in LA?"
- driverdan 14y ago
  I've found the best way to avoid them is to wear a suit and to constantly look at your smartphone like you're an executive who's aggravated with a business problem. If they question you give terse responses with a hint of being annoyed but without being rude. Or even be a little rude but apologize highlighting how you're dealing with a problem at work. They tend to move on.
  - X-Istence 14y ago
    Yeah, that is also a good way to get your phone confiscated at the border in the US ...

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I was really intrigued to learn about Israel's approach to airport security, especially given the relative threat they face. Here's the article that I read a wh

by peterjmag 14y ago

pytrin 14y ago
Interesting article, thanks for sharing
twoodfin 14y ago
The TSA is experimenting with behavioral screening of this kind. I was screened at Logan last time I flew. http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/expanded-behavior-detection-pilot http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/expanded-behavior-de... There are two problems with it, I think. First, it requires a fairly well-trained interrogator or it's no better than window dressing. Second, when it's effective, it's almost always perceived as rude. U.S. border guards have been doing it for years, and it's one reason they get such a bad reputation vs. those friendly Canadians on the other side. Deployed on a large scale, I bet more folks here on hn would be complaining about it than about the nude scanners. "What do you mean I have to tell an agent of the government what I'm planning on doing in LA?"
- driverdan 14y ago
  I've found the best way to avoid them is to wear a suit and to constantly look at your smartphone like you're an executive who's aggravated with a business problem. If they question you give terse responses with a hint of being annoyed but without being rude. Or even be a little rude but apologize highlighting how you're dealing with a problem at work. They tend to move on.
  - X-Istence 14y ago
    Yeah, that is also a good way to get your phone confiscated at the border in the US ...