traces, and examine belongings more carefully than in a standard search. Electronics may need to be turned on to prove they are working properly. In addition, the traveler often goes through a full-body scan and a more thorough pat-down performed by an officer of the same gender. Identity documents may also be checked again as part of the process. The goal is not simply repetition, but added assurance that nothing has been overlooked.
For many people, the most difficult part of SSSS is not the time it takes, but the feeling of being singled out. It can cause embarrassment, frustration,
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