May/June 2023 - 24

SECURITY
AUTHOR Johnathan Tal
Is Profiling Still a Four-Letter Word?
How technology has changed profiling
at airports in some ways.
The questions, including small talk
about the weather and happenings in
Chicago, seemed so general, bordering
on the ridiculous, that the man
wondered if he was being singled out.
Well, he should not have taken
them personally. The reason is that in
most areas of the world, when people
enter a country, the airport security
emphasis is on what they bring into
the country. However, in Israel, the
emphasis is not on the luggage but
the traveler.
Trained security staff are studyDr.
Erroll G. Southers TAL Global Corp., Managing Director, Counterterrorism &
Infrastructure Protection in China
TAL GLOBAL CORP
AN AMERICAN man was traveling from Chicago to
Israel for a six-day tour. He flew on a U.S. carrier. This
is important to note because fliers on Israel's national
airline, El Al, are always questioned about their plans
before boarding the plane to Israel. Few, if any, such
questions are asked by a U.S. carrier.
Upon arriving at Tel Aviv's Ben
Gurion International Airport, considered
one of the world's most secure
airports, the American traveler was
directed to the passenger arrival cusABOUT
THE AUTHOR
JOHNATHAN TAL
Johnathan Tal is the Chief Executive
Officer of TAL Global Corporation, an
international investigative and riskconsulting
firm. He served as a military
field intelligence officer for the Israeli
armed forces during the 1970s. Tal has
also served as an antiterrorism security
specialist. He is a licensed investigator,
Certified Private Investigator (CPI), and
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and holds a Bachelor of Science
degree. He can be reached through his company website at
www.talglobal.com.
toms area of the airport. His baggage
and belongings traveled through typical
airport security systems. However,
when he met with the customs agent,
along with being asked for his passport,
he was asked questions such as:
* How was your trip?
* What are your plans in Israel?
* Are you traveling with a group?
* What is the name of the travel
group?
* Do you know anyone living in
Israel?
* Have you been here before?
* Where are you staying in Tel
Aviv?
* Where are you going after you
visit Israel?
24 \ AIRPORT BUSINESS / MAY/JUNE 2023
ing the passenger's behavior. They
are listening to their comments and
how they converse with the agent. If
the agent determines they are acting
oddly or their conversation has loopholes
or discrepancies, they take these
as warning signs. For instance, if the
agent asks how the Chicago Cubs are
playing this year and the traveler's face
goes blank, that could be interpreted
as a warning sign.
Customs agents do everything the
X-ray machines and screening technologies
can't do. They get to know
the visitor and determine if they pose
a security risk.
Some Israelis report they are even
more scrutinized than visitors from
other countries. One Israeli tour
guide decided to test the system.
Arriving in Israel from Germany, he
went through the typical arrival procedures
like travelers from another
country. However, his luggage was
opened and examined twice. No
reason was given.
The next time he returned to
Israel from Germany, he brought no
bags and no carry-on luggage. This
time, he was sent to an interrogation
room where he was questioned for
over 45 minutes.
Having no luggage, apparently, is
viewed as more of a security threat
than carrying luggage, Israeli or not.
http://www.talglobal.com

May/June 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of May/June 2023

Inside the Fence
Industry Update
Newark Liberty International Airport’s Very Jersey Terminal A
Practical ICS Integration for Airport Operators
DFW Uses Passenger360 for Multilingual Wayfinding
How to Address Competing Audio Needs at Airports
Address Today’s Traveler Needs: A Holistic Approach to Credential Security
Is Profiling Still a Four-Letter Word
MCO Goes Secure with dormakaba Exit Lane Breach Control Technology
Prepare Your Airport for AAM
Taking a Look at O’Hare 21
TPA Goes Electric with BYD
Airport Guru
Legal Matters
May/June 2023 - 1
May/June 2023 - 2
May/June 2023 - 3
May/June 2023 - 4
May/June 2023 - Inside the Fence
May/June 2023 - Industry Update
May/June 2023 - 7
May/June 2023 - 8
May/June 2023 - 9
May/June 2023 - Newark Liberty International Airport’s Very Jersey Terminal A
May/June 2023 - 11
May/June 2023 - 12
May/June 2023 - 13
May/June 2023 - 14
May/June 2023 - 15
May/June 2023 - Practical ICS Integration for Airport Operators
May/June 2023 - 17
May/June 2023 - DFW Uses Passenger360 for Multilingual Wayfinding
May/June 2023 - 19
May/June 2023 - How to Address Competing Audio Needs at Airports
May/June 2023 - 21
May/June 2023 - Address Today’s Traveler Needs: A Holistic Approach to Credential Security
May/June 2023 - 23
May/June 2023 - Is Profiling Still a Four-Letter Word
May/June 2023 - 25
May/June 2023 - MCO Goes Secure with dormakaba Exit Lane Breach Control Technology
May/June 2023 - Prepare Your Airport for AAM
May/June 2023 - 28
May/June 2023 - 29
May/June 2023 - Taking a Look at O’Hare 21
May/June 2023 - 31
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May/June 2023 - 33
May/June 2023 - 34
May/June 2023 - 35
May/June 2023 - TPA Goes Electric with BYD
May/June 2023 - 37
May/June 2023 - Airport Guru
May/June 2023 - 39
May/June 2023 - Legal Matters
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