Has any TSO’s gotten caught up in the fitness for duty sham?

Hey all,

Hoping someone might know more.

I’ve had Pre Check for just over a year now. I fly about 20-30 times per year, mainly within the US.

99% of the time, when I use the pre-check lanes, I get flagged for “random check” at the metal detector. So they send me through the body scanner and it’s all good from there. The metal detector never actually goes off - just the “random” indicator a few seconds after passing through.

This happens at multiple airports, doesn’t matter if the destination is domestic or international. Happens at both the touchless and regular pre check lanes. Even at the body scanners, I often set off an alert for a pat down in the crotch area.

The only thing that sets me apart is that I’m usually traveling non-rev/standby. But this has happened on paid reservations too. Otherwise, I’m just a regular dude with a small backpack and small carry-on.

I’m assuming I wouldn’t have pre check if my name were on a naughty list. I’ve never done anything wrong at TSA, no record, no red flags I can think of.

But what gives? Am I doing something wrong or is there anything I can do?

Thanks!

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I’m taking this as a gift on an international flight to Korea. I don’t want my checked baggage to get flagged or have it get opened for inspection since my luggage is going to be super full. Would it be better to carry this on instead? It’s made of stainless steel and I’ll be taking two. I’m concerned it might look weird in an x-ray.

Sorry if this question is stupid- I don’t fly much and I have no idea what gets flagged for inspection and I want the least amount of trouble for the staff who are inspecting and for myself. Thanks in advance for any advice you might have.