They are trying to get to the point where they scan everyone, but for now it's a random security check.
Usually they want to see everything, and it will depend on the security CM. Last time, I had one who wanted to look in my wallet. That, IMO, was overkill. But then same CM completely missed the front section of my backpack
They are trying to get to the point where they scan everyone, but for now it's a random security check.
Usually they want to see everything, and it will depend on the security CM. Last time, I had one who wanted to look in my wallet. That, IMO, was overkill. But then same CM completely missed the front section of my backpack
My advice is to carry what you'll need and to not worry about security checkpoints. Don't neglect to carry important items, such as sunscreen, umbrella/ponchos, and water because of the security checkpoint. Just have your bag open and ready when you get there. Also, put everything in small, clear, plastic baggies so that they can easily see. Talking them through what you have also helps. For instance, one day on my last trip, I had a portable nebulizer one of the days when I was in the park, which most security guards probably won't be able to identify. I had it open and ready to show the guard right away and told them what it was. They took a brief look at the rest of the contents, but since I was straightforward with them, they pretty much figured I had nothing to hide.
It's not the guys at the bag check that you have to worry about. It's those others that you don't see that are studying, profiling and looking for little body language signs that someone that has a reason to be concerned might be showing while you pass through. You don't seriously think that those rent a cops are the last line of defense do you?
I see the rent-a-cops as the pointless defense that is supposed to make people think they are safe, much like the TSA agents at airports. I don't expect them to actually catch anyone that is really trying to smuggle something just make some people that worry feel better.
Then you would be wrong. They are there to physically check the bags for anything that could be a problem. Remember the Boston Marathon and the exploding backpack? However, a bigger function is to slow the crowd down and allow the real security time to evaluate. Wake up, if part of your wonderful experience is to be sent home in pieces, then resent the presence however minor you may think it is. It's the world we live in today.
Apparently denial is more then a river in Egypt. So you think that because it isn't set up like Fort Knox, then we might just as well not take any precautions at all? Even a little is better then nothing and, like I've said over and over, what is visible is just the tip of the iceberg. Believe it or not, that's fine with me, but, I'm glad that they are taking measures, no matter how minor they may seem instead of just deciding that "if we ignore it, it will go away".
Yes... You are clearly in denial.... You completely ignored the facts I presented you about the lack of security up to an until you reach the bag check... Explain how you have any security at all up to that point. There is none and it provides an insanely easy place for someone looking to cause chaos to strike. I don't care if they install metal detectors and require a full body strip search where they currently do the bag check - it wouldn't stop something from happening at that point.... in which case the security is just a joke to make the naive people feel safe.
We need to end this endless speculation, but, I have to ask how you know that there are no other security measures before you get to the gate. Chances are that there isn't much other then camera surveillance, but you can't secure the entire world, so you pick the spots where it is easier to closely see what is going on. An activity like that wouldn't want to waste time on the small damage that a parking lot attack might cause, you'd wait until you are were the crowds are wouldn't you?
