is tsa precheck a security vulnerability 
critics have argued that the vetting process is flawed and that those with bad intent can falsify statements made during in person interviews still there have been no known security incidents related to precheck since its inception in 2013 10the bottom linesince 2013 the tsa precheck program has allowed pre screened enrollees to speed through airport security via dedicated lanes with less stringent screening criteria the program is available to all u s citizens and legal residents who do not have a criminal history to enroll there is an online application and an in person interview the application costs 78 and enrollment lasts five years after which time it can be renewed for additional five year periods 