The Behavioural Analysis 2020 programme is currently being developed.
If you are interested in speaking at the event please email Philip Baum at editor@avsec.com. Please set out the content of your proposed presentation and the benefits of the paper for conference delegates.
Presentations will only be considered by end-users, academics, regulators, and/or current employees of the security services.
Topics will include:
Academic research supporting behavioural analysis
Technologies facilitating behavioural analysis
Suicide Bomber Intervention
Non-racial profiling techniques
Approaching and questioning suspicious individuals
Cross-cultural and religious considerations
Sexually deviant behaviour in public
Physiological Stress Indicators
Identifying and addressing mental health concerns
Insider and internal threat identification
Training behavioural analysts
Case Studies
BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS 2019
MALL OF AMERICA, MINNEAPOLIS, USA
Day One: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Keynote: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Karie Gibson, Supervisory Special Agent, Behavioral Analysis Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA
Session Theme: Behavioural Analysis in the Spotlight
Perspective 1: Understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of Behaviour Detection: past failures and future potential
Dr Sarah Knight, Principal Psychologist, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, UK
Academic Paper 1: Perceptions Uncovered: the science of non-verbal communication, more than 60 years of research for security practitioners
Vincent Denault, Co-director, Centre for Studies in Nonverbal Communication Sciences and Lecturer, Department of Communication, Université de Montréal, Canada
Academic Paper 2: Myth-busting: dispelling fake news
Louise Jupe, Portsmouth University, UK
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Session Theme: Industry Experience
Operational Angle 1: Sports Stadium Security
Billy Langenstein, Director Security Services and Investigation, National Football League (NFL), USA
Operational Angle 2: Securing Places of Worship
Michael Masters, National Director & CEO, Secure Community Network, USA
Operational Angle 3: Hotel Security
Mark Walker, Senior Manager, Global Security Training, Marriott International Inc., USA
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Session Theme: Xenophobia
Perspective 2: Xenophobia & Extremist Ideology: an analysis of recent attacks and the behaviours of the perpetrators
Joanna Mendelson, Senior Investigative Researcher & Director of Special Projects, Center on Extremism, Anti-Defamation League, USA
Case Study: Pittsburgh: a reflection on the ‘Tree of Life’ attack of October 2018
Michael Masters, National Director & CEO, Secure Community Network, USA
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Session Theme: Questioning Behavioural Analysis
Question Time
- Will Bernhjelm, Mall of America, USA
- Nina Brooks, Airports Council International, Canada
- Louise Jupe, Portsmouth University, UK
- Joanna Mendelson, Anti-Defamation League, USA
- Michael Rozin, Rozin Security Consulting, USA
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Operational Angle 4: The Mall of America: our hosts perspective
Ashly Helser, Security Special Operations Captain, Mall of America, USA
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Session Theme: Suicidal Terrorism
Perspective 3: Suicide Bomber Intervention: when time is not on your side
Michael Rozin, President, Rozin Security Consulting LLC, USA
Case Study: Stade de France, 13 November 2015
Salim Toorabally, France
Day Two: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Session Theme: Aviation Security
Operational Angle 5: Behavioural Analysis within the US Transportation System
Michael Silata, Specialized Screening Program Branch Chief, Transportation Security Administration, USA
Operational Angle 6: Gatwick Airport: challenges in, and the successes of, implementing behavioural analysis in the UK
Andy Palmer, Border Security Manager, Gatwick Airport, UK
Operational Angle 7: Israeli Profiling: new challenges in aviation security require an old approach
Roni Tidhar, Head of International Consulting Services, Israel Airports Authority, Israel
Perspective 4: Transportation Screening Personnel: coping with increased cognitive load
Amir Neeman, Founder & Principal, Amir Neeman Consulting, USA
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Session Theme: Questioning Techniques & Deception Indicators
Academic Paper 3: The Art of Questioning: developing rapport, effective strategies and countering resistance
Dr. Christian Meissner, Professor of Psychology, Iowa State University, USA
Academic Paper 4: New methods for training in deception detection: Advantages of Game-Based Learning
Prof. Norah Dunbar, Department of Communication, University of California Santa Barbara
Academic Paper 5: Forensic Linguistics: warning signs in speech patterns
Frédéric Tomas, Univeristé de Paris 8, France
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Session Theme: Sexual Assault & Sexually Deviant Behaviour
Academic Paper 6: Contextual and Behavioural Risk Factors for Sexual Harassment and Assault in Public Venues
Zoë Peterson, Director of the Sexual Assault Research Initiative, Kinsey Institute, USA
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Session Theme: Mental Health
Academic Paper 7: Behavioural Indicators of Mental Health Issues
Karina Mesarosova, Aviation Psychologist and Managing Partner KM Flight Research & Training, Slovenia & Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
Operational Angle 8: Suicide Intervention: City of Malmo
Stefan Landenberg, Head of Unit, Culture Department, City of Malmö, Sweden
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Session Theme: The Counterargument
Discussion: Profiling and the Threat to Civil Liberties
Hugh Handeyside, Senior Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union, USA
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Session Theme: Human Trafficking & Flight Attendant Role in Aviation Security
Operational Angle 9: Human Trafficking; flight attendants observing behaviour
Nancy Rivard, President and Founder, Airline Ambassadors International, USA
Day Three: Thursday 23rd May 2019
Session Theme: Artificial Intelligence & Technology’s Role in Behavioural Analysis
Perspective 5: Extremist Risk Assessment in the Workplace
Dr. Sagit Yehoshua, Criminologist, Israel
Academic Paper 8: Automated Credibility Assessment: AI in border security
Prof. Aaron C. Elkins, Director, Artificial Intelligence Lab, San Diego State University, USA
Academic Paper 9: CCTV: how can behavioural analysis techniques enhance surveillance operations
Prof. Craig Donald, Adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
Academic Paper 10: Behavioural Analysis: future applications of technology
Andrew Tatrai, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
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Session Theme: Mega Events & Crowded Places
Perspective 6: School Shootings: on scene behaviour of perpetrators
Kenneth Trump, President, National School Safety and Security Services, USA
Perspective 7: Joining the Dots: avoiding the silo mentality
Neville Hay, INTERPORT POLICE and Green Light Limited, UK
Case Study: The Importance of Behavioural Analysis During an Actual Emergency
Andy Peloquin, Redrock Entertainment Services, USA
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Session Theme: Concluding Thoughts
Conference Takeaways: what is going to change on Monday morning?
Philip Baum, Managing Director, Green Light Ltd & Editor, Aviation Security International, UK & Visiting Professor, Aviation Security, Coventry University, UK
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Afternoon Optional Programme: Security Tours of Mall of America
Tours are limited to 20 participants who must pre-register. If more than 80 people register, we will arrange an additional two tours on the morning of Friday 24th May. These tours will only proceed if more than 80 register for the Thursday tours. Delegates are responsible for their own lunch.
14.00 – 15.30 Group A Group B
16.00 – 17.30 Group C Group D
BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS 2018
PRINCIPALITY STADIUM, CARDIFF, 14 – 15 MARCH 2018
DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH 2018
KEYNOTE: BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS
Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist Attacks
SESSION 1: BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS IN PRACTICE: INDUSTRY FOCUS
Places of Worship: communities protecting themselves – Michael Whine MBE, Community Security Trust, UK
Sporting Events: combating court-siding and gambling – Andrew Wolfe Murray, Partner, Theseus Partners, UK
Transport Security: human trafficking in focus – Sarah-Jane Prew, Wales Anti-Slavery Leadership Group, UK & Airline Ambassadors International, USA
SESSION 2: THE BIOLOGY OF FEAR & DECEPTION
Fight, Flight or, Perhaps, Freeze: anxiety isn’t always what it seems – Louise Jupe, Department of Psychology, University of Portsmouth, UK
Case Study: The Impact of Integrating Real-time, Multichannel Behaviour Analysis and Elicitation/Engagement Strategies in
High-stake Contexts – Sorin Losnita, Romanian Intelligence Service, Romania, and Cliff Lansley, EIA Group, UK
SESSION 3: STEREOTYPING, PERCEPTION & RACIAL PROFILING
Understanding Intuitive Bias – Wim De Neys, CNRS & Université Paris Descartes, France
Good Looking People & the ‘Halo Effect’ – Ran Cohen, SDR® Academy, The Netherlands
Panel Discussion: Religious Sensitivities in Security Decision-Making
Moderated by: Philip Baum
Panel Members: Gurmel Singh, Secretary General, Sikh Council UK
Usama Hasan, Quilliam Foundation
Michael Whine MBE, Community Security Trust, UK
SESSION 4: ADDRESSING, BY UNDERSTANDING, SPECIFIC CRIMINAL & ANTI-SOCIAL ACTIVITY
Profile of the Fixated Threat in Action – David James, Theseus Partners, UK
Profile of Group Offenders – Dr Jessica Woodhams, University of Birmingham, UK
Profile of Frotteurs & Sexual Deviants – Dr Lynsey Gozna, University of Leicester, UK
Profile of a Cyber Criminal – Nadine Touzeau, Profiler, net-profiler, France
DAY 2: THURSDAY 15TH MARCH 2018
SESSION 5: POLICING PERSPECTIVES
Stop & Search: reasonable grounds? – Nick Glynn, Senior Programme Officer, Policing & Security Governance, Open Society Initiative for Europe, UK
Case Study: British Transport Police from concept to operation – Rae Jiggins, Polarm International Ltd., UK
Super Recognisers – Mick Neville, Super Recognisers International, UK
CASE STUDY:
Securing The O2 Arena
Paul Williams, Security Operations Manager, The O2, London, UK
SESSION 6: THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY
Intelligent CCTV: can the camera focus on unusual behaviour? – Simon Moore, Cardiff University, UK
Facial Thermographs: might heat spots identify negative intent? – Reyer Zwiggelaar, Aberystwyth University, UK
Layered Voice Analysis: the way we speak? – Amir Liberman, Nemesysco, Israel
SESSION 7: THE RESPONSE
The Art of Questioning: having THE conversation – Charlotte Hudson, Department of Psychology, University of Portsmouth, UK
Emergency Response: when you think the threat is real – Ofir Malka, CEO SafeZones, Germany
Insider Threat Response: identifying radicalisation in the workplace – Usama Hasan, Quilliam Foundation, UK
SESSION 8: MARAUDING FIREARMS ATTACKS & SUICIDAL TERRORISM
Marauding Firearms Attacks: not always by suicidal terrorists – Leeran Gold, Registered Psychologist, Promises Healthcare, Singapore
The Suicidal Terrorist: recruitment & training – Dr. Sagit Yehoshua, Criminologist, Israel
The Proof of the Pudding: attacks against aviation identified by behavioural analysis – Philip Baum, Managing Director, Green Light Ltd., UK
SESSIONS WILL BE CHAIRED BY:
Neville Hay, Brooklyn Associates, UK
Katharine Ng, OneCrew Limited, Hong Kong