Originally Posted by Mimi111

1. I should have been more clear in that it is not used as primary unless you are selected. It is used as secondary if you alarm.
2. Fair enough, there are some differences. In your case, might you be on the "Passenger Protect" list or have a name similar to someone who is? I would look into it.
3. I've never had to opt out. Unless you call stating that you choose the patdown an opt out. Have always had both options given and selected the patdown but in fairness, I've not been selected for secondary very often flying from home (Canada).
4. Do you usually fly out of YYC? The reason I ask is that there have been numerous complaints out of Calgary including the senior citizen back in Oct and another incident with a 4 year old girl. I usually fly out of YOW or YYZ and have never had the patdown done as described above, even as recently as last month. I have had the waistband checked, back, arms, legs (not to resistance) but never palms on breasts. I agree that what you describe above is invasive. I wonder if the screeners in Calgary are watching too many cop shows.