OT: TSA will keep an eye on fans at Super Bowl - New England Patriots Forums

DisgruntledTunaFan · 01-30-2009, 07:35 PM

To be frank-this is starting to get old and stale.

TSA will keep an eye on fans at Super Bowl - CNN.com

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Some of the security officials at this weekend's Super Bowl will be scrutinizing the body language and demeanor of fans as part of the effort to spot suspicious and possibly dangerous people in the crowd.

The Transportation Security Administration says it will have several teams of behavior-detection officers working with local police in Tampa, Florida, as an added security measure for the high-profile game.

TSA spokesman Christopher White said that the officers are being sent at the request of the local police and the FBI, and that it's the first time such officers are assisting with a major sports event.

"Unlike technology, the human detection officers can be anywhere," White said. "They can be completely unobtrusive."

The TSA officers will be wearing their uniforms and working in teams with police along the stadium's security perimeter but won't work inside the stadium as fans watch the game. They'll also be around key hotels associated with the Super Bowl, the airport and other transportation centers in Tampa. Watch what goes on at Super Bowl media day »

According to White, if a TSA officer observes someone displaying unusual behavior, a local police officer will follow up by questioning the person.

This month, the TSA also held a four-hour training session on behavior detection for about 100 Tampa-area police. The TSA officers themselves undergo an initial seven days of training before being paired with experienced officers and having follow-up training.

Barry Steinhardt of the American Civil Liberties Union said such behavior screening is a bad idea.

"There is no scientific evidence behavior profiling works to pick out terrorists or criminals," Steinhardt said.

The TSA uses behavior screening daily at airports. White said officers also have helped out at such high-profile events as last week's presidential inauguration and the Republican and Democratic national conventions.

***Deus Irae*** · 01-30-2009, 07:41 PM

Well, we can't say that we weren't warned about our future, a long time ago.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 01-30-2009, 08:02 PM

Obviously a militaristic radical on friendly terms with the Japanese.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 01-30-2009, 08:04 PM

JMarr · 01-30-2009, 08:05 PM

[QUOTE=Deus Irae;1268681]Well, we can't say that we weren't warned about our future, a long time ago.

I hope you're not being sarcastic. Seriously, stuff like this pisses me off, mainly as a taxpayer, knowing I'm helping to fund such idiotic endeavors by the government. I wonder if there has ever been one instance of of a terrorist or criminal being caught (or deterred) by the presence of "behavior detection officers."

I'm all for security like everyone else, but just think oftentimes (like this) we just go about it in ridiculous ways.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 01-30-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JMarr

I'm all for security like everyone else, but just think oftentimes (like this) we just go about it in ridiculous ways.

Just turn in your nail clippers and report for the body cavity search.

***Deus Irae*** · 01-30-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JMarr

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

Well, we can't say that we weren't warned about our future, a long time ago.

I hope you're not being sarcastic. Seriously, stuff like this pisses me off, mainly as a taxpayer, knowing I'm helping to fund such idiotic endeavors by the government. I wonder if there has ever been one instance of of a terrorist or criminal being caught (or deterred) by the presence of "behavior detection officers."

I'm all for security like everyone else, but just think oftentimes (like this) we just go about it in ridiculous ways.

I'm not being sarcastic at all.

JMarr · 01-30-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

Just turn in your nail clippers and report for the body cavity search.

So you just got off your shift at the airport and didn't get to use the glove enough or what?

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 01-30-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JMarr

So you just got off your shift at the airport and didn't get to use the glove enough or what?

Airport safety personnel don't need no stinking glove, why do you think they have you turn in your nail clippers (I'd take the file off yours before you fly next time).

EDIT: To be honest, they've gone hi-tech...

JMarr · 01-30-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

Airport safety personnel don't need no stinking glove, why do you think they have you turn in your nail clippers (I'd take the file off yours before you fly next time).

C'mon, you can do better than that. I do like the samarai sword pic though.