Originally Posted by L-1011
Behavioral profiling is used at BOS but it is done by the PD (MA State Troopers, if I remember correctly), not TSA.
I have only heard the LEO side of it, and they believe it is a fantastic system to select travelers for additional screening. They claim an interview can determine if a person, who at a first glance looks "suspicious", really needs additional screening, or not.
I'm not surprised the LEOs think it 'fantastic' - gives them the ability to get in your face without even a token nod to PC. A competent terrorist/hijacker isn't going to look "suspicious" in the first place anyway, witness the tape of Atta going through security.
I've never been SSSSed, but I'm starting to think it might be the least of the evils. I'm not taking off my shoes and I'm not answering any damnfool intrusive questions, so just select me for secondary and I'll be on my way. Have a nice day and thank you.