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At a glance | How to spot a terrorist, according to US airport security
> Excessive yawning, strong body odour and arrogance are among the suspicious signs that US airport staff are trained to associate with potential terrorists, a leaked document revealed in 2015.
> The TSA Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) guidance, used by staff to root out potential terrorists, lists a total of 17 “stress factors”, each of which are worth one point, 15 “fear factors”, worth two points, and six “deception factors”, worth three. If a traveller scores four or more points, they should be referred for selective screening, according to the instructions.
> The 17 stress factors are:
> Arrives later for flight
> Avoids eye contact with security personnel
> Exaggerated yawning as the individual approached the screening process
> Excessive fidgeting, clock watching, head-turning, shuffling feet, leg shaking
> Excessive perspiration inconsistent with the environment
> Face pale from recent shaving of beard
> Facial flushing while undergoing screening
> Faster eye blink rate when individual requested to submit to screening procedures
> Increased breathing rate, panting
> Obvious “Adam’s Apple” jump when requested to submit to screening procedures
> Protruding or beating neck arteries
> Repetitive touching of face
> Rubbing or wringing of hands
> Strong body odour
> Sweaty palms
> Trembling
> Whistling as the individual approaches the screening process
> The 15 fear factors are:
> Bag appears to be heavier than expected or does not suit the individual’s appearance
> Bulges in clothing
> Cold penetrating stare
> Constantly looking at other travellers or associates
> Exaggerated emotions or inappropriate behaviour such as crying, excessive laughter or chatter
> Exaggerated, repetitive grooming gestures
> Hesitation/indecision on entering checkpoint
> Individuals who are seemingly unrelated but display identical dress or luggage
> Powerful grip of a bag or hand inside the bag
> Rigid posture, minimal body movements with arms close to side
> Scans area, appearing to look for security personnel
> Shows unusual interest in security officers and their work routine
> Displays arrogance and verbally expresses contempt for the screening process
> Wearing improper attire for location
> Widely open staring eyes
> And the six deceptions factors are:
> Appears to be confused or disoriented
> Appears to be in disguise
> Asks security-related questions
> Does not respond to authoritative commands
> Maintains covert ties with others
> Repeatedly pats upper body with hands
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/21/extremist-online-forums-radicalise-young-could-banned-says-terror/
Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20200223010742/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/21/extremist-online-forums-radicalise-young-could-banned-says-terror/
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