From Murray_NN Security Guard at LHR
I made a posting here about security last year and had large amounts of replies that suggested the security at LHR and many BAA airports were OTT. At end I had to give up because I had so much opposition from many pilots all over the world.
I even remember RAW DATA was arguing with me that pilots should not be searched etc.
I am apalled at the tragedies in USA. But it comes to us (LHR Guards) as no surpise.
It is well known in our section that the two crews that most resisted our searching procedures were the Americans and the French Canadians. When we processed American & Canadian crews before the incident, there was an air of impression that they would never be the targets because they felt so secure and felt above the world.
I feel sorry for USA and hope they recover to the full.
But please realise that Security at the airports are for your OWN protection. It will be your OWN interest to comply with us. I know some of us can be annoying and I'm not denying that. But remember once again! ITS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!!!
Take care of yourselves and your luggage!!!