Comment by ericlavigne

An example of a "provocative thing" expediting the security process is given in another of Les's stories (copied from Sukotto's comment).

http://yarchive.net/risks/mongrel.html

"The lesson was clear: if you want a clearance in a hurry, put something on your history form that will make the investigators suspicious but that is not damning. They get so many dull backgrounds to check that they relish the possibility of actually nailing someone. By being a bit provocative, you draw priority attention and quicker service."