Programme
Mall of America, Minneapolis, USA
Day One: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Keynote: Behavioural Analysis Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lessons Learned from Recent Terrorist Attacks
Karie Gibson, Supervisory Special Agent, Behavioral Analysis Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA
Session 1: Behavioural Analysis in the Spotlight
Understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of Behaviour Detection: past failures and future potential
Dr Sarah Knight, Principal Psychologist, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, UK
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
Myth-busting: dispelling fake news
Louise Jupe, Portsmouth University, UK
Session 2: Industry Experience
Sports Stadium Security
Billy Langenstein, Director Security Services and Investigation, National Football League (NFL), USA
Securing Places of Worship
Michael Masters, National Director & CEO, Secure Community Network, USA
Hotel Security
Mark Walker, Senior Manager, Global Security Training, Marriott International Inc., USA
Session 3 Xenophobia
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
Pittsburgh: a reflection on the ‘Tree of Life’ attack of October 2018
Michael Masters, National Director & CEO, Secure Community Network, USA
Session 4: Questioning Behavioural Analysis
The Mall of America: our hosts perspective
Ashly Helser, Security Special Operations Captain, Mall of America, USA
Session 5: Suicidal Terrorism
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
Day 2: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Session 6: Aviation Security
Operational Angle 5: Behavioural Analysis within the US Transportation System
Michael Silata, Specialized Screening Program Branch Chief, Transportation Security Administration, USA
Gatwick Airport: challenges in, and the successes of, implementing behavioural analysis in the UK
Andy Palmer, Border Security Manager, Gatwick Airport, UK
Israeli Profiling: new challenges in aviation security require an old approach
Roni Tidhar, Head of International Consulting Services, Israel Airports Authority, Israel
Transportation Screening Personnel: coping with increased cognitive load
Amir Neeman, Founder & Principal, Amir Neeman Consulting, USA
Session 7: Questioning Techniques and Deception Indicators
The Art of Questioning: developing rapport, effective strategies and countering resistance
Dr. Christian Meissner, Professor of Psychology, Iowa State University, USA
New methods for training in deception detection: Advantages of Game-Based Learning
Prof. Norah Dunbar, Department of Communication, University of California Santa Barbara
Forensic Linguistics: warning signs in speech patterns
Frédéric Tomas, Univeristé de Paris 8, France
Session 8: Sexual Assault and Sexually Deviant Behaviour
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
Session 9: Mental Health
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
Suicide Intervention: City of Malmo
Stefan Landenberg, Head of Unit, Culture Department, City of Malmö, Sweden
Session 10: The Counterargument
Profiling and the Threat to Civil Liberties
Hugh Handeyside, Senior Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union, USA
Session 11: Human Trafficking and Flight Attendant Role in Aviation Security
Human Trafficking; flight attendants observing behaviour
Nancy Rivard, President and Founder, Airline Ambassadors International, USA
Day 3: Thursday 23rd May 2019
Session 12: Artificial Intelligence and Technology’s Role in Behavioural Analysis
Extremist Risk Assessment in the Workplace
Dr. Sagit Yehoshua, Criminologist, Israel
Automated Credibility Assessment: AI in border security
Prof. Aaron C. Elkins, Director, Artificial Intelligence Lab, San Diego State University, USA
CCTV: how can behavioural analysis techniques enhance surveillance operations
Prof. Craig Donald, Adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
Behavioural Analysis: future applications of technology
Andrew Tatrai, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Session 13: Mega Events and Crowded Places
School Shootings: on scene behaviour of perpetrators
Kenneth Trump, President, National School Safety and Security Services, USA
Joining the Dots: avoiding the silo mentality
Neville Hay, INTERPORT POLICE and Green Light Limited, UK
The Importance of Behavioural Analysis During an Actual Emergency
Andy Peloquin, Redrock Entertainment Services, USA
Session 14: Concluding Thoughts
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
Afternoon Optional Programme: Security Tours Mall of America