Can't think of a name:
Would do the same thing as you stated, with one BIG difference. As a Captain (F/O in my case) I would personally stay and find out what to do. Personally I always go through security as the last of my crew, and if someone is being checked, I ask if they are ok.
As far as blase attitude from security staff, I can't complain about the attitude. But then again, I greet them verey time I go through security. I've been 'caught' with 6 bottles in my suitcase (was only 4 litres of alcohol), and they just asked me what was in my suitcase, explained them (4 botlles of wine, 1 spirits, 1 non alcoholic) and I didn't even have to open my bag.
Don't get me wrong, I am completely against the methods they use, but this is probably the way they were trained. And by just being friendly with them, you can avoid a lot of problems.. After all, they are just doing their job, with long nights just as we do...
MR8