Behavioral Indicators of Drug Couriers in Airports

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Abstract:

Law enforcement practitioners rely on a variety of behaviors to identify drug couriers in airports. Through consultation with subject matter experts, we cataloged 69 distinct behaviors. These behaviors relate to ticket characteristics, luggage characteristics, general behaviors, deceptive behaviors, verbal behaviors, nonverbal behaviors, and group behaviors. These 69 behaviors are used within specific environments to understand the importance of an individual s behavior. There are five pre-departure environments relevant to the use of these behaviors pre-arrival, drop-off, ticket counter, security lane, and departure gateterminal and three post-arrival environments arrival gateterminal, baggage claim, and pickup. Further research is needed to identify the reliability and validity of the findings documented in this report.

Author(s):
Meehan, Nathan C. ; Mcclary, Michael ; Strange, Christopher
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIV
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept. Sep 2012-Apr 2013
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Prepared in collaboration with Kiernan Group Holdings, Jacksonville Beach, FL, and Reallaer Inc., Oxon Hill, MD. DOI: 10.21236/ADA620185
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/5508--15-9595
Monitor Series:
RRTO/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.3_Maneuver to Influence; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*BEHAVIOR, *DRUG INTERDICTION, *DRUG SMUGGLING, AIRPORTS, BAGS, DECEPTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Psychology
Keyword(s):
BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS, DRUG COURIERS, TICKET CHARACTERISTICS, LUGGAGE CHARACTERISTICS, GROUP BEHAVIORS, JDLR(JUST DOESNT LOOK RIGHT)
Report Date:
2015 Apr 30
Creation Date:
2015 Aug 31