Behavioural Analysis 2025
Day One: Tuesday 24th June
Welcome to Behavioural Analysis 2025
Philip Baum, Chair, Behavioural Analysis 2025 & Managing Director, Green Light Ltd., UK
Welcome to Mall of America
Will Bernhjelm, Vice President Security, Mall of America®, USA
Session: Scene Setting
Keynote I: Behaviour Detection: being embraced by the US law enforcement community
Dr. Karie Gibson, Unit Chief, Federal Bureau of Investigation Behavioral Analysis Unit, USA
Blue Lightning Campaign: collaborative efforts to tackling human trafficking in the USA
Maraya C. Lasinsky, Chief Engagement Manager, DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking/Blue Campaign, USA and
Douglas O’Mara, Senior Vice President, Performance & Compliance, Global Elite Group, USA
From Senior Management to Guest Services: a whole team approach to venue security
Mark Herrera, Director of Safety and Security, International Association of Venue Managers, USA
Session: Behavioural Detection in Different Settings
Moderator: Catherine Piana, Director General, Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) and International Aviation Security
Services Association – (ASSA-i), Belgium
School Security Hardware or Humanwear: target hardening people, not just facilities
Dr. Kenneth S. Trump, President, National School Safety and Security Services, USA
Jetway Airport Interdiction: law enforcement at the border
Cpl Brent London, Federal Policing Investigator, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada
Integrating Behaviour Detection into Mall Operations: the hosts perspective
Lauren Genovese, Special Operations Captain, and Ashton Wolf, Special Operations Training Lieutenant, Mall of America®, USA
Session: The Rôle of Technology & Data in Detecting Malintent
Moderator: Prof. David Keatley, Chair of Crime Science, Murdoch University, Australia
What Cues Actually Detect Deception?: leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to evaluate verbal, nonverbal, and physiological cues
Prof. Norah E. Dunbar, Professor of Communication, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
Legal and Regulatory Implications of Embracing AI: bridging the current legal framework, and future regulatory needs, whilst facilitating innovation and upholding ethical standards
Filip Draba, Legal Expert, Polish Council of Entrepreneurs, Poland
So Much Technology, So Little Time: how to evaluate security risk management products
Stephanie L. Jaros, Visiting Research Scientist, University of Maryland Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security, USA
Session: Blending Technology with Human Factors
Moderator: Philip Baum, Chair, Behavioural Analysis 2025 & Managing Director, Green Light Ltd., UK
CCTV Crime Detection: using associated anxiety behaviour indicators
Dr Craig Donald, Director, ADAP/Leaderware, South Africa
Fireside Chat: Converting Academic Research into Operational Best Practice
Craig Donald
Aaron Le Boutillier
Catherine Piana
Day Two: Wednesday 25th June
Session: Gut Feeling, The Sixth Sense & Cognitive Bias
Moderator: Aaron Le Boutillier, Neuroscientist and, CEO, Le Boutillier Group, Thailand
Countermeasures to Behavioural Analysis: how personal biases can be leveraged to lead to false interpretations
George Karkanis, Forensic Psychologist & Behavioural Analyst, ForensicPsycho, Greece
Is Your Gut Always Right: contextual competence in credibility assessment
Kent Clizbe, Credibility Assessment Consultant, USA
Non-Uniformed Profilers on Patrol: museums identifying potential protestors based on suspicious indicators
Nikolaos Dokalis, Head of Security Affairs & Visitor Services, Museen der Hasso Plattner Foundation (Museum Barberini | DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam), Germany
Session: Investigative Interviewing & Deception Detection
Moderator: Prof. David Keatley, Chair of Crime Science, Murdoch University, Australia
The Subtle Science and Exact Art of Investigative Interviewing
Dr. Christopher E. Kelly, Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Saint Joseph’s University, USA
Suspect Buy-In: creating quick cooperation through nonverbal mimicry
Dr. Abbie Maroño, Director of Education, Social-Engineer, LLC, USA
Analysis of Patterns of Denial: identifying sex offenders by their responses to questions
David Ferris, Commander, Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and
Dr. Darrel B. Turner, Licensed Psychologist, APOD Institute, USA
Session: Mental Health, Cult Indoctrination and Radicalisation: recognising the threat within
Moderator: Catherine Piana, Director General, Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) and International Aviation Security
Services Association – (ASSA-i), Belgium
Unmasking Destructive Behaviour in the Workplace: from insider threats to employee suicide
Lyony Ozephius, Behaviour Analyst & Leadership Trainer, Lyony.com, The Netherlands
Narcissistic Abuse and Cult Indoctrination: warning signs in the workplace, places of worship, in our neighbourhoods and within the home}
Vanessa M. Reiser, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Tell a Therapist, LLC, USA
The Psychology Behind Radicalisation and Self-Mutilation: analysing the pathway to self-immolation
Tara Mahmood Yarwais, Consultant, Moonshot, and, Associate Editor, Fair Observer, USA
Session: Debating the Challenges, Finding Solutions
Chaired by: Prof. David Keatley, Chair of Crime Science, Murdoch University, Australia
Panel
Philip Baum, Managing Director, Green Light Ltd., UK; and
Michael Rozin, President, Rozin Security Consulting LLC, USA
Day Two Ends
Mall of America® Security Tour I
Day Three: Thursday 26th June
Session: Training & Testing: let’s turn the theory into action
Moderator: Aaron Le Boutillier, Neuroscientist and, CEO, Le Boutillier Group, Thailand
Hostile Reconnaissance: training, tactics and procedures (TTPs) through behaviour detection
Richard P., Counter Terrorism Advisor, UK
Red Teams as a Security Quality Assurance Tool
Amotz Brandes, Managing Partner, Chameleon Associates, USA
Practical Behavioural Detection Training Methods
James R. Collier, Founder & Director, Three Corners Risk Consulting, Germany
Session: Before You Fly: Aviation Security
Moderator: Catherine Piana, Director General, Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) and International Aviation Security
Services Association – (ASSA-i), Belgium
The Nexus Between Behavioural Analysis, Risk Assessment and Security Culture: creating a human-centric approach
Col. Maj. Anis Bechir Ben Mabrouk, Security Director, Tunisian National Guard & Security Consultant, AFSAC Regional Aviation Security Training Center of Tunisia, Tunisia
Identifying Human Trafficking in the African Context: the use of community rôle players in training airline ground staff
Adelaide Amaro, Manager of Quality Control and Integrity, Kenya Airways, Kenya and Paul David Newton, Learning Consultant, Civipol, France & UK
Session: Concluding Keynote: a motivational message
Keynote II: The Columbine High School Massacre: behaviour detection lessons learned
Rick J. Kaufman APR, Executive Director, Community Relations & Emergency Management, Bloomington Public Schools, USA
Conference Conclusion
Philip Baum, Chair, Behavioural Analysis 2025 & Managing Director, Green Light Ltd., UK
Day Three Ends
Mall of America® Security Tour II
Mall of America® Security Tour III
Speakers and Moderators
Philip Baum, Chair, Behavioural Analysis 2025; Managing Director, Green Light Ltd; and, Visiting Professor, Aviation Security, Coventry University, UK
A security professional with an international civil aviation background, Philip’s reputation is built on his common-sense approach to risk management. He encourages others to think outside the box and develop effective security solutions capitalising on human intuition and the intelligent use of technology.
In 2021, he was the recipient of the Lifetime Service to Aviation Security Award presented by Emirates Group Security and Edith Cowan University. He was an expert witness in the United Kingdom’s House of Commons’ Home Affairs Committee inquiry into aviation security in the aftermath of the attempted downing of an aircraft by a suicide bomber on Christmas Day 2009.
Philip devised and developed T.R.A.P.® (Tactical Risk Assessment of People), a risk-based security system based on non-racial profiling, observational and questioning techniques. He established and now chairs the DISPAX World series of conferences (addressing unruly airline passenger behaviour), as well as the Behavioural Analysis series – this being the seventh edition.
He is a visiting professor of Aviation Security at Coventry University. He is an accredited instructor and courseware developer for both the Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Currently he is working on both UNODC and UNOCT projects relating to behaviour detection and the behavioural sciences.
Philip was editor-in-chief of Aviation Security International between 1997 and 2021. In 2016, he authored, and Summersdale published, Violence in the Skies: a history of aircraft hijacking and bombing.
Adelaide Amaro, Manager Quality Control & Integrity – Security Department, Kenya Airways, Kenya
Adelaide Amaro is an aviation professional with 30 years’ experience, currently serving as the Manager of Quality Control & Integrity in Kenya Airways’ security department; she is the lead coordinator for the carrier’s anti-human trafficking initiative. Adelaide’s engagement with the senior leadership of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Vienna in January 2024, presented a crucial turning point in the fight against human trafficking in the aviation sector.
By showcasing a successful model from Kenya Airways, Adelaide highlighted effective strategies and best practices that could be adopted globally. The significance of her contributions was further solidified when these recommendations were later adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). A resolution was passed in Montreal – during ICAO facilitation panel held from 26 February to 1 March 2024 – to make it mandatory for airlines to develop a policy to Combat Trafficking in Persons (CTIP). On 5th June 2024, Adelaide’s dedication to fighting human trafficking and smuggling of migrants culminated in a significant milestone with the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Kenya Airways and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This partnership serves as a model for other airlines and countries, promoting a unified front against these global challenges.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Leadership from Management University of Africa. She’s a trained Coach & Mentor, a Certified Instructor in Safety and Security, Internal Auditor, member of IATA Security Task Force with additional certificates in aviation security management. Adelaide’s significant impact earned her the Kenya Airways CEO’s prestigious award as the airline’s Accountability Ambassador for upholding the airline’s values and reputation.
Will Bernhjelm, VP, Security, Mall of America®, USA
Will Bernhjelm serves as Vice President of Security for Mall of America®. During his tenure, he has significantly evolved the security strategy, positioning Mall of America® as a leader in the industry. He played a critical role in launching facial recognition, along with expanding the capabilities of the K9 Unit to include both firearm and explosive detection. With his deep understanding of training from his military background, Bernhjelm developed a comprehensive security training programme to ensure officers are prepared for the job. Bernhjelm served in the Minnesota Army National Guard for 10 years, with deployments to Kosovo and Iraq, earning the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge. Bernhjelm was recently named one of the Twin Cities Business Top 100 for 2025, highlighting business leaders, trail blazers, and innovators in the community.
Amotz Brandes, Managing Partner, Chameleon Associates, USA
Amotz Brandes began his career in an IDF Special Forces Unit where he led recon and intelligence gathering teams on complex operations against terrorist organisations. After his military service, he joined El Al Israel Airlines as a profiler to detect suspicious behaviours and contextual indicators amongst its passenger population and cargo operations environment. He received advanced training in explosives, concealment and surveillance detection.
In 2001, Amotz joined Chameleon Associates where post-9/11, his interest in counter-terrorism and aviation security spiked; to that end, he established Chameleon’s Training and Consulting department and has developed programmes in security engineering, Predictive Profiling, situational threat assessment, red teaming, security quality assurance, HUMINT, and advanced security management. Clients for these programmes have included private companies, law enforcement, government agencies, military and not-for-profit organisations, the world over. He earned his B.A. in International Development Studies from UCLA.
Kent Clizbe, Credibility Assessment Consultant, Kent Clizbe Consulting, USA
Kent Clizbe is a highly experienced credibility assessment and commercial counter-intelligence consultant, trainer, and author. His book, Holistic Contextual Credibility Assessment (HCCA), outlines his innovative approach to credibility assessment, challenging the traditional, ineffective methods of ‘deception detection’ based on body measurements and observations.
Clizbe’s career spans multiple sectors, including intelligence, business, and politics. He served as a CIA staff case officer and contractor in various global regions – Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East – specialising in counter-intelligence, counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, and other key operations. As a headhunter, he is the world’s only specialist in computational linguistics. He also trained foreign intelligence services and key U.S. agencies, including the CIA, FBI, and DHS. Notably, Clizbe received the Intelligence Community Seal Medallion for his counter-terrorist work in Asia, which was detailed in the article Jihadists in Paradise. He was also instrumental in exposing a fraudulent ‘CIA terrorism expert’ who had been on Fox News for 13 years before being convicted and imprisoned. Clizbe holds a BA in Linguistics, an MA in Linguistics/Business, and has a background in instructional design.
James R. Collier, Founder and Director, Three Corners Risk Consulting, Germany
James began his career serving ten years with the British Military and has since worked in the protective security field for over 30 years, including international experience with the UN, UK FCO and private security providers. James has developed and delivered specialised training for clients and protective security personnel throughout his career. Whilst providing close protection in a variety of environments, James identified the importance of behavioural detection in preventing harm.
Based on his training, experience and continuing research, James has developed programmes for public facing security personnel to enhance their abilities to identify and assess potential threat actors through behavioural detection. James founded his company, Three Corners Risk Consulting in 2015, providing consulting, protection and training services. He is an ASIS Certified Protection Professional CPP® and has completed a Masters degree in Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management.
Nikolaos Dokalis, Head of Security Affairs & Visitor Services, Museen der Hasso Plattner Foundation (Museum Barberini | DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam), Germany
Nikolaos Dokalis pursued a Master Degree in Archaeology and Art History in both Greece and Germany, acquiring a profound understanding of cultural heritage and museum practices. Following his university education, he completed certified training as a protection and security specialist. His professional career is distinguished by extensive international experience at renowned cultural institutions, including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Venice, the National Gallery London, and the Jewish Museum Berlin.
Over the years, he has cultivated comprehensive expertise in museum security, risk management, and visitor engagement. Since 2022, he has held the position of Head of Security Affairs and Visitor Services for the Museums of The Hasso Plattner Foundation – namely Museum Barberini and DAS MINSK in Potsdam, Germany, where he is responsible for strategic leadership in security management and the optimisation of the visitor experience. Nikolaos is an active member of museum associations, including the International Committee for Museum Security (being part of the International Council of Museums).
Dr. Craig Donald, Director, Leaderware, South Africa
Dr. Craig Donald has formulated a range of approaches and techniques for crime behaviour detection based on analysis and experiences in some of the highest crime environments in the world. With a focus on detection of crime indicators, even before the incident happens, his research and training looks at understanding crime tactics in various environments and enhanced recognition of subsequent crime dynamics and involvement.
Craig has personally trained crime behavioural detection to over 7000 delegates across six continents in sectors such as police, customs, airports, casinos, most major international mining groups, banks, cruise lines, and some of the largest shopping centers. He has also been responsible for the development of selection tools evaluating visual analysis skills that are key to effective surveillance performance, has worked with some leading international research agencies, and has been an Adjunct Associate Professor with Edith Cowan University in Australia.
Filip Draba, Legal Expert, Polish Council of Entrepreneurs, Poland
Filip Draba is an international lawyer with a strong background in international and criminal law, and a member of the Warsaw Bar Association. He holds a leadership role within the Polish Council of Entrepreneurs – a forum uniting 100 of Poland’s most prominent business leaders, where he heads the Legal Analytical Unit. In this capacity, he focuses on the regulatory and legal dimensions of emerging technologies and fintech, exploring how innovation can be responsibly and effectively integrated into existing legal frameworks.
Filip also advises several leading Polish NGOs on legal and strategic matters, with a particular focus on civil society, human rights, and democratic governance. He gained international experience at the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in New York.
He holds a Master of Laws (cum laude) from the University of Warsaw and an LL.M. in International Air and Space Law from Leiden University in the Netherlands.
Prof. Norah Dunbar, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
Dr. Dunbar is a Professor of Communication at UCSB and a Fellow of the International Communication Association. She teaches courses in nonverbal and interpersonal communication, communication theory, and deception detection. She has received over $18 Million in research funding from agencies such as the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and the Center for Identification Technology Research.
She has published over 100 journal articles, book chapters, and encyclopaedia articles and has presented over 120 papers at both national and international conferences. Her research has appeared in top journals including Communication Research, Communication Monographs, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, and Computers in Human Behavior. She has served on the editorial board of over a dozen disciplinary journals and, from 2014 to 2016, as the Chair of the Nonverbal Division of the National Communication Association. She is the immediate past-Chair of the Communication Department at UCSB.
David Ferris, Supervisory Special Agent / Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce Commander, Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, USA
For 20 years, David Ferris has been a law enforcement officer and, for the last 17 years, has specialised in cybercrimes and technology-facilitated child exploitation. He has also been appointed as the Commander of the Louisiana Internet Crimes against Children Task Force. In his role as the Commander of the Louisiana ICAC, David is responsible for coordinating the state’s response to online child exploitation. He currently serves as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Crime Unit.
David has trained state, federal, and International law enforcement officers in the areas of online child exploitation, dark web, cryptocurrency and peer-to-peer investigations. David is also an instructor for National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC). He has been certified as an expert in Undercover Peer to Peer investigations, Cybercrimes, and Child exploitation in numerous parish courts and in the US District Court in the State of Louisiana.
Lauren Genovese, Special Operations Captain, Mall Of America®, USA
Lauren Genovese is the Special Operations Captain at Mall of America®, where she oversees the K9 unit, Behavior Detection Team, training division and emergency preparedness. Her rộle focuses on enhancing threat assessment strategies, developing operational and emergency training, and managing specialised teams to tackle emerging security challenges at one of the country’s top tourist destinations. Lauren has nearly a decade of experience in detecting, training, and conducting interviews in behaviour detection throughout various roles. She has earned key certifications, including Critical Infrastructure and Director/Practitioner in Emergency Management through the State of Minnesota, and Advanced Threat Assessment through Gavin de Becker & Associates. Additionally, Lauren is an active member in Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP), Metropolitan Emergency Managers Association (MEMA), and ASIS International. Her broad experience and leadership have made her an integral part of the team, ensuring the safety and security of the millions who visit MOA each year.
Dr. Karie Gibson, Unit Chief, Federal Bureau of Investigation Behavioral Analysis Unit, USA
Dr. Karie Gibson has been a Special Agent with the FBI for over 18 years and currently serves as the Unit Chief for the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit-1 (BAU-1), Behavioral Threat Assessment Center (BTAC). BTAC is a national-level, multi-agency, multi-disciplinary Task Force focused on the prevention of terrorism and targeted violence through the application of behaviourally-based operational support, training and research for local, state, federal, and international partners. BTAC routinely completes threat assessments, threat management strategies, statement analysis, interview/interrogation strategies, prosecutorial strategies, media strategies, and unknown offender profiles.
Dr. Gibson served as a Supervisory Special Agent/Profiler at BAU-1 for seven years prior to being promoted to Unit Chief three years ago. Prior to becoming an agent with the FBI, Dr. Gibson was and continues to be a licensed clinical psychologist. She was an officer/psychologist in the United States Air Force (USAF) for four years and later a forensic evaluator completing forensic assessments for the courts.
Mark Anthony Herrera, Director of Safety & Security, International Association of Venue Managers, USA
Mark A. Herrera is a prominent leader in safety and security, recognised among the top 25 most influential figures in the meetings and events industry. As Director of Safety and Security for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), Herrera has focused on training and empowering diverse teams to create a safety, security, and heightened awareness culture. His work prioritises developing leaders and frontline staff, equipping them with the skills and foresight to navigate unforeseen challenges and mitigate risks in dynamic environments.
In addition to his role at IAVM, Herrera serves as the Public Assembly Facility Sub-Sector Council Chair under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Infrastructure Protection. In this capacity, he collaborates with DHS and the Protective Security Advisor to address vulnerabilities within soft-target facilities, counteract threats, and advocate for advanced technology solutions to protect public assembly venues and critical infrastructures.
Herrera’s extensive experience includes two decades in law enforcement with the Hobbs, New Mexico Police Department, where he served in various roles, including Patrol Officer, Detective in the Gang and Narcotics Unit, Crime Prevention Supervisor, and Tactical Sergeant for the S.W.A.T. team. His responsibilities also encompassed the development of security policies and community awareness programmes.
Upon his retirement from law enforcement, Herrera leveraged his expertise to implement safety protocols for the oil and gas industry. He later contributed to national security efforts as a Department of Homeland Security instructor, training over 3,000 armed pilots in counterterrorism measures.
Stephanie L. Jaros, Visiting Research Scientist, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security, University of Maryland, USA
Stephanie Jaros is an insider risk expert with 15 years of experience in programme design, implementation, assessment, and research across government and industry. She is a Visiting Research Scientist and the Lead Scientist for Personnel Security Research at the University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS).
Previously, Stephanie worked for the Defense Personnel and Security Research Center (PERSEREC), where she served as the Director of Research for the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Insider Threat Program. As part of her duties, she founded and built The Threat Lab, a programme dedicated to integrating the social and behavioural sciences into DoD’s insider threat mission space.
In addition to her work for DoD, Stephanie served as the Senior Security Manager for Strategy for Zoom’s Insider Risk Mitigation Program and as the Insider Threat Program Coordinator for US Customs and Border Protection.
George Karkanis, Forensic Psychologist & Behavioural Analyst, ForensicPsycho, Greece
After years spent in IT departments and computer science, George Karkanis realised that he was brought into this world to work with people, not devices! As a forensic psychologist and behavioural analyst, he specialises in the analysis of linguistics, paralinguistics and non-verbal communication for profiling purposes and truthfulness and credibility assessments; he has developed proprietary protocols for behavioural analysis in counter-trafficking.
For 13 years, George has been involved in the battle against human trafficking and serves as co-founder and General Director of Hagar Ministries, a counter-trafficking organisation in Athens,Greece. He provides consulting and training on interviewing both survivors and traffickers and the analysis of criminal behavior to counter-trafficking organisations across Europe. George also delivers training on emotional intelligence, vicarious trauma and behavioural analysis to police units and prosecutors dealing with organised crime and child sexual abuse cases in the Balkans.
Rick J. Kaufman APR, Executive Director of Community Relations & Emergency Management, Bloomington Public Schools (ISD 271), USA
Mr. Kaufman is a nationally respected consultant and speaker on emergency management, behavioural threat assessment and crisis communications, having worked in public schools and emergency management for more than 30 years. On April 20, 1999, two students attacked Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, killing 13 and wounding 26 others. Among the first to arrive on scene, Rick provided emergency triage and rescue operations before assuming co-leadership of the Columbine Crisis Response Team.
For the past 25 years, he has worked with hundreds of law enforcement and emergency management agencies, and school systems throughout the U.S. to improve safety and security measures, and emergency response. He provided counsel to many of the high-profile school shootings in the U.S., and served as a FEMA Field Coordinator for public information officers as part of the national response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Prof. David Keatley, Chair of Crime Science, Murdoch University, Australia
Professor David Keatley, from Murdoch University, Australia, specialises in understanding complex patterns of human behaviour. He is the Chair of Crime Science and Director of several research groups. David is also a consultant to police and law enforcement organisations around the world, with a particular focus on cold case reviews and major crimes. He has worked with various security and legal agencies and is always keen to collaborate on applied projects. David has published over 90 articles, and four books on the topics of behavioural forensics, forensic linguistics, and temporal analyses.
Dr. Christopher E. Kelly, Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Saint Joseph’s University, USA
Christopher E. Kelly, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the Director and Deputy Chair of the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG). For more than a decade, Dr. Kelly has been at the forefront of studying humane and effective interrogation methods, and translating his research into practice.
With funding from the U.S. government, Dr. Kelly has collaborated with law enforcement to examine emerging investigative interviewing practices in the field. Additionally, Dr. Kelly is a sought-after expert and has worked with organisations ranging from the United States Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia to the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Central Asia. Dr. Kelly has published dozens of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and government reports, and he actively collaborates with undergraduate and graduate students interested in research.
Maraya C. Lasinsky, Chief Engagement Manager, DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking/Blue Campaign, USA
Ms. Maraya Lasinsky currently serves as the Chief Engagement Manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS), Center for Countering Human Trafficking’s (CCHT), Blue Campaign – a national human trafficking public awareness programme in Washington, D.C.
Maraya brings 19 years of experience working and volunteering in the human trafficking awareness field. Prior to joining the Blue Campaign, Ms. Lasinsky spent 10 years at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) including training as an open-source intelligence analyst. Maraya holds a B.A. in Business/Communications from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA and a M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Dublin City University in Ireland.
Aaron Le Boutillier, Neuroscientist and, CEO, Le Boutillier Group, Thailand
For more than 25 years, Aaron been involved in all aspects of corporate and aviation security, running complex multi-million-dollar fraud investigations to leading close protection details for some of the world’s most well-known names and brands. He runs specialised defensive tactics and self-preservation courses for law enforcement and special forces units globally.
Aaron is an accredited (International Coaching Federation) coach, holds a Master’s in Criminology, and a Master’s in Applied Neuroscience at Kings College, London. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Criminology at Rangsit University, Thailand. He is the author of ‘And Then One Morning’, which recounts his survival of the 2004 tsunami; he ran the ‘Marathon Des Sables’ across the Sahara Desert in 2015 and the ‘Coastal Challenge’ across the rain forests of Costa Rica in 2017. Aaron is the creator and owner of Tree Roots Retreat, a mindfulness retreat in Thailand.
In 2019, Aaron received his honorary Thailand Special Forces wings for his involvement in the Chiang Rai cave rescue.
Cpl Brent London, Federal Policing Investigator, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada
Corporal Brent London is an 18-year member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) posted at the Vancouver International Airport who specialises in border integrity and airport interdiction. Cpl London is the lead facilitator for the RCMP’s Jetway Airport Interdiction course and a subject matter expert on behalf of RCMP International Capacity Building in which he is frequently called upon to facilitate airport interdiction courses around the world for Canada’s key partners with the goal of improving the host nation’s ability to address trans-national crime.
Further, Cpl London is a subject matter expert on behalf of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for whom he facilitates Airport Communication Project (AIRCOP) airport interdiction courses with the goal of strengthening the capacities of law enforcement personnel posted at international airports to target and intercept high-risk travellers, drugs and other commodities, terrorism-related threats, and trafficking in persons.
Col. Maj. Anis Bechir Ben Mabrouk, Security Director, Tunisian National Guard, and Security Consultant, International Civil Aviation Organization Training Center, Tunisia
Colonel Major Anis Ben Mabrouk is a member of the Tunisian National Guard. He holds a Bachelor’s in Law and Military Science from the Tunisian Military Academy and a Master’s in Aviation Management from Korea Aerospace University. With over 26 years of experience in security, counterterrorism, and aviation security, he is a certified security specialist, auditor, and strategic planning expert. He excels in training design and delivery and contributes to organizational development.
From 2017 to 2019, he served with the United Nations in Mali, as a team leader in counterterrorism and transnational crime. In addition, he is a training and security consultant for the ICAO Regional Security Training Center in Tunis, enhancing aviation security capacity. His expertise extends to risk management, crisis response, and regulatory compliance, making him a key figure in international security training and strategy.
Dr. Abbie Maroño, Director of Education, Social-Engineer, LLC, USA
Dr. Abbie Maroño is a distinguished scientist and practitioner in human behaviour, recognised by the U.S. Department of State as a top 1% expert. She has provided specialised behaviour analysis training to elite units, including the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which comprises agents from the Secret Service, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement.
Earning her PhD in Psychology, Abbie became a Professor of Psychology aged 23 and now serves as Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC, specialising in behaviour analysis. She contributes regularly to Forbes and Apple News and has been featured on BBC News, WIRED, and Forbes Breaking News. As an active member of internationally recognised research groups, Abbie was honoured as Reviewer of the Year for her significant contribution to the academic community. Additionally, she is an author, expert consultant, coach, and a TEDx speaker.
Paul David (Dave) Newton, Learning Consultant, Civipol, France & UK
Dave Newton is a former UK police officer who drafted the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) global manual on the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking . He has now worked for over 10 international and regional organisations in more than 50 countries developing and delivering anti human trafficking training.
Currently working primarily for Civipol (the technical operator of the French Interior Ministry), Dave has recently focussed on the Horn of Africa. One of the key tools he has helped develop has been the use of highly realistic simulations in training police and other agencies. It was this experience he brought to develop interactive face-to-face simulation training for the frontline staff of Kenya Airways.
Douglas O’Mara, Senior Vice President, Performance & Compliance, Global Elite Group, USA
Douglas O’Mara is based in New York and works for the Global Elite Group, the U.S. aviation security division of Securitas Transport Aviation Security. He is Senior Vice President of Performance & Regulatory Compliance, with focused oversight of company aviation security (AVSEC) training, quality control, safety, and regulatory. Doug is an ICAO AVSEC Professional Manager (PM) and AAAE (American Association of Airport Executives). Airport Certified Employee – Security. Over the past four years, Doug has been a recurring guest lecturer for Buckinghamshire New University (UK) on their MSc Aviation Security programme. Douglas O’Mara is based in New York and works for the Global Elite Group, the U.S. aviation security division of Securitas Transport Aviation Security. He is Senior Vice President of Performance & Regulatory Compliance, with focused oversight of company aviation security (AVSEC) training, quality control, safety, and regulatory. Doug is an ICAO AVSEC Professional Manager (PM) and AAAE (American Association of Airport Executives). Airport Certified Employee – Security. Over the past four years, Doug has been a recurring guest lecturer for Buckinghamshire New University (UK) on their MSc Aviation Security programme.
Lyony Ozephius, Behaviour Analyst & Leadership Trainer, Lyony.com, The Netherlands
Lyony Ozephius, Behaviour Analyst & Leadership Trainer, Lyony.com, The Netherland
Lyony has been researching human behaviour for over a decade. She has combined insights from neuroscience, psychology and behaviour analysis to develop a practical programme that teaches leaders how the human brain works. Central to this approach is behavioural intelligence: the ability to recognise, interpret and influence human actions. In the security industry, this knowledge is crucial for anticipating threats, reducing risks and ensuring safer outcomes. Lyony highlights the invaluable rôle behavioural intelligence plays in protecting both individuals and organisations.
Richard P., Counter Terrorism Advisor, UK
Richard has over 30 years experience within the UK Government’s military and counterterrorism networks. He has a proven track record of collaborating with multi-domain agencies to support effective responses to domestic and international crises, demonstrating strong skills in tradecraft and operational security (OpSec/PerSec). Richard’s in-depth expertise in mitigating safety and security risks enables him to seamlessly operate within the defence framework; he thrives in challenging and dynamic environments. Coupled with this, Richard’s highly tuned instructional skills allow him to effectively plan, design, and deliver bespoke training programmes, create realistic, state-of-the-art penetration tests and deliver professional turnkey security solutions – both in the United Kingdom and overseas. He holds an MSc in High-Risk Operations and Governance from the University of Liverpool and is currently exploring PhD options.
Catherine Piana, Director General, Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) and International Aviation Security Services Association – (ASSA-i), Managing Director of Help2Protect, Belgium
Catherine is the spokesperson of the private security industry to the EU and international institutions and stakeholders. She covers a wide range of subjects, including transport security, AI, insider threat, the protection of critical infrastructure and public spaces. Catherine was the coordinator of the EU-funded project AITRAP on the Insider Threat – with DHL and Securitas – that led to the creation of the e-learning platform Help2Protect.
A European lobbyist by profession, Catherine has been in a trade association leadership role since 1997. Influence, and understanding how human beings function and communicate, is her passion and subject of research.
Catherine has a Masters in Translation (Italian, English, French), Certificates in Counterterrorism, Neurolinguistics (MP NLP), Coaching, Hypnosis, and she is a certified trainer. She has delivered training in negotiation, charisma, leadership skills and is a guest speaker at Nancy University, France, and at Buckinghamshire New University’s School of Aviation and Security, UK. Catherine can communicate in six languages (French, English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and German).
Vanessa M. Reiser, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Tell a Therapist, LLC, USA
Vanessa Reiser is a mother, author, entrepreneur, 2X Ironman and psychotherapist licensed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida, specialising in narcissistic and cult abuse. She is also the founder of Tell a Therapist, LLC and is best known for her run across the state of New York (285 miles in 11 days) in a wedding dress to raise awareness for narcissistic abuse. She also subsequently ran across NJ, CT & MA with plans to traverse Rhode Island on May 30, 2025. Her insights are both personal and professional, giving her a unique lens into this insidious form of domestic abuse. She recently published ‘Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist’s Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People’, available at Hachettebookgroup.com where she fuses the concepts of narcissistic abuse and cult abuse.
Vanessa holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California with a focus on community organising and social policy. Vanessa is also a social media influencer, sharing life-changing information that is educational and validating to those impacted by narcissistic abuse. Vanessa has been interviewed by prestigious news and media outlets like People Magazine, The New York Times, Fox News, MSN, and The New York Post.
Dr. Kenneth Trump, President, National School Safety and Security Services, USA
Dr. Kenneth S. Trump is the President of National School Safety and Security Services, a Cleveland-based national firm specialising in PreK-12 school security, emergency preparedness, and litigation consulting services. He has more than four decades of experience training and advising education and safety officials from across the United States and internationally. Ken has served as a civil litigation expert witness on school active shooter, wrongful death, sexual assault, and other state and federal court litigation cases.
Ken has authored three books, five book chapters, and nearly 500 articles on school safety and emergency preparedness. He is a four-time U.S. Congressional witness testifying on school safety and emergency preparedness issues and has testified on school bullying before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Ken regularly advises state and federal lawmakers, academic bodies, and professional associations on PreK-12 school safety policies, and frequently appears nationally in media school safety stories.
Dr. Darrel B. Turner, Licensed Psychologist, APOD Institute, USA
Dr. Turner works throughout the nation as an expert witness for attorneys in various state and federal courts and as a consultant with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies regarding risk assessment of sex offenders, risk assessment tools, child sex offender and victim behaviours, risk assessment of child pornography offenders, and juror perceptions and decision making in sex offence cases.
Agencies with which he has consulted include the FBI, NCIS, United States Marine Corps, and Department of Homeland Security. He also works in conjunction with Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) to assess investigators and attorneys, who work daily in the field of child pornography and child molestation offenses, for burnout and secondary trauma.
Ashton Wolf, Special Operations Lieutenant, Mall Of America®, USA
Ashton Wolf serves as Security Special Operations Lieutenant at Mall of America®, where he leads and trains the Behavior Detection Team. This team is composed of highly trained plain clothes officers to monitor unusual behavior, vehicles and objects. Since joining in 2021, Ashton has strengthened the Mall’s security operations by identifying emerging threats and developing mitigation strategies to protect guests and employees. With nearly 30 years in the security industry, Ashton has extensive experience in safety and operational effectiveness across diverse environments. Ashton spent 20 years as a security consultant and contractor, working in high-risk regions of Africa, to secure assets, infrastructure, and personnel, overseeing security for marine, aviation and mining operations. Ashton has also trained and mentored teams to address complex security challenges. Notably, Ashton successfully served as lead consultant on a UK-based project in Somalia, supporting the Somali National Army.
Tara Mahmood Yarwais, Consultant, Researcher, Writer, Fair Observer, E-IR, Moonshot, USA
Tara Yarwais is a Kurdish American; born in Baghdad, she emigrated to the USA in 2007. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, and a Master’s in terrorism, security, and far-right extremism at Richmond University, London, UK. It was during her graduate studies that Tara discovered her love of writing. Tara is passionate about understanding radicalisation, emphasising that studies reveal that radicalisation is a process and can, on one hand, turn people to terrorism yet it can also manifest in other, less visible forms of radical sentiment.