Wednesday, November 30, 2011

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO: How to Conduct Effective Bag Searches

I've decided to finally post the video I made on how to properly conduct a bag search.  I wanted to do a video to highlight some areas I feel are commonly neglected during these kinds of searches.  Most seasoned professionals won't neccessarily need to watch this video but I do believe it provides a great overview of some of the basics.  This all came about from a search I was subjected to during a recent visit to an amusement park.





Here are some of the pics I promised during the presentation on which illustrate how much insight a proper light and probe can provide.

View of the "concealed carry" partition...The bag comes with a
"universal" holster.
View of a small exterior zipper.  Using the probe to push down
on the anterior nylon aids in revealing more.
View of what I affectionately called "a big gaping hole".  This
is the largest interior portion of the bag.  I have packed
cameras, wallets, books, diapers, etc. ALL in here before.
Here's another link  to the article that started it all:

http://blog.thesecuritydialogue.org/2011/09/nominee-for-worst-bag-check-is.html

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