Where Predictive Profiling is Used Predictive profiling

1 predictive profiling used

1.1 aviation
1.2 maritime
1.3 mass transportation
1.4 law enforcement
1.5 open environments
1.6 military applications

where predictive profiling used

predictive profiling security method applicable wide range of environments.

aviation

predictive profiling particularly useful component of aviation security toolbox. given success of el al model, , events of 9/11, there has been deal of interest in methodology. densely populated, open area, predictive profiling lends securing within aviation environment.

the u.s. transportation security administration (tsa) has been perusing variety of security models , methods, in aftermath of 9/11. capps , spot examples of profiling programs tsa has adapted part of mandate make aviation more secure.

maritime

the diplomatic conference on maritime security held in london in december 2002 adopted new provisions in international convention safety of life @ sea, 1974 , isps code (international ship , port facility security code) enhance maritime security. these new requirements form international framework through ships , port facilities can co-operate detect , deter acts threaten security in maritime transport sector. following tragic events of 11 september 2001, twenty-second session of assembly of international maritime organization (imo), in november 2001, unanimously agreed development of new measures relating security of ships , of port facilities adoption conference of contracting governments international convention safety of life @ sea, 1974 (known diplomatic conference on maritime security) in december 2002. preparation diplomatic conference entrusted organization s maritime safety committee (msc) on basis of submissions made member states, intergovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations in consultative status organization. predictive profiling 1 of new requirements adopted isps code: recognition of characteristics , behavioural patterns of persons threaten security

mass transportation

whether train station, bus depot, or airport terminal, these mass transit hubs desirable targets terrorists. attacking areas large numbers of people congregate results in higher fatalities , disabling public transportation causes commercial losses, of enhances terror effect.

the character of mass transit, , fact represents open environment, makes protecting against kind of terrorist attack major challenge. physically conducting complete check of every traveler , passenger infeasible, given numbers. , spending time checking 99.9% of people not present threat waste of time , resources. screening random sample of given population – example, passengers passing through checkpoint – ignores subject of threat altogether, whereas using predictive profiling, screening activity focused on people, objects or situations draw suspicion because may reflect real threat.

law enforcement

law enforcement agencies around globe have been , continue use elements of predictive profiling in daily activities. officer on beat understands suspicion indicators, , how behavior, objects or situations stand out norm officer intimately familiar. law enforcement officers make situational assessments , conduct behavioral observation time. main point of departure predictive profiling officer s primary mission enforce law, means foremost concerned proving case play out in court. necessitates focus on finding weapon , fingerprints(evidence), , less finding intent.

open environments

large retail malls, private , governmental office buildings, recreational centers , stadiums open environments particularly enticing targets terrorist. these areas large numbers of people congregate , symbolic of can politicized opponent. world trade center represented financial dominance of united states in world, example.

military applications

for soldiers fighting against insurgent populations , terrorism, predictive profiling extremely effective tool. military personnel appreciate ability prevent or mitigate attack assessing , acting against possible threats before occur.

u.s. army units preparing deployment have turned predictive profiling tool in arsenal identifying threat in field.

the u.s. military vulnerable being training ground terrorists, homegrown, independent or working foreign agencies. given pressure recruit fill ranks, , fact troops operating in foreign, unfamiliar cultures, effective vetting of personnel needs take consideration operational profile of terrorist. predictive profiling can applied not individuals procedures, example - military recruitment activities.