 In the wrong hands, a passport is a weapon. The failure to systematically screen identity documents against Interpol's stolen and lost travel documents database represents a security gap which leaves the travel industry exposed in facing criminal threats. It is time for change and passengers should be at the center of this. By ensuring that their digital biometric records are included in advance visa clearance protocols, passengers can become known travelers who can help connect the information dots, allowing Interpol and its partners to better focus resources on those individuals who pose a threat.