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Published 08:52 17 Apr 2017 BST
Updated 11:51 17 Apr 2017 BST
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The security in some places operates on blind faith because what they're really asking you when they ask to see your bag is basically just for an alibi if their boss accuses them of otherwise. They're not performing these checks to really maintain safety - or because it's important. In some cases, they're just doing it out of obligation, because it's on their job descriptions.
It's a task that needs done and a box that needs ticked.
Most people would do anything to avoid a fuss, never mind a confrontation so we're in serious danger that some elements of security have slacked just to make things a little more convenient.
At White Hart Lane on Saturday when Tottenham Hotspur welcomed Bournemouth, some footage captured outside the ground was a real eye-opener.
The security checks were minimal by some to say the least. Two fingers grazing the top of the sleeve, a quick pat on the ribs, away you go. Sometimes neither the sleeve nor the ribs were even felt.
https://twitter.com/Colin_Rowland/status/853271030768570368
Basically just an open, welcome invitation.
But Tottenham Hotspur have since responded on the matter:
"We've been made aware of the footage, the contractor has apologised and we have taken appropriate action as a result," the club said.Still, the matter split opinion. https://twitter.com/RAFALUTION86/status/853567084273565697 It should be remembered that this job directly affects the safety of thousands of people so perhaps being lenient isn't the best standard. We're not going to church after all. https://twitter.com/CDee03/status/853557651757780993
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