OET Lesson

Developing a Risk Targeting System

Objectives

• Identify types of information used to create and enhance targeting systems.

• List the steps required to create and use targeting systems.

Risk Targeting Cycle

Collect Data

Analyze Data

Identify Targets

Examine

Document Results

Collect Data

Arrest/Seizure Reports

Intelligence Reports

Interviews Documents & Computer Systems

Collect

Arrest/Seizure Reports

Collect the following data:• Type, quantity, origin, and

destination of contraband• Method of concealment• Type of conveyance• Description of the smuggler• Cover story• Time of day, season, and

other environmental factors

Collect

Intelligence Reports

• Recent smuggling trends

• Potential terrorist threats

Review recent intelligence information about:

Collect

Interviews

• Other knowledgeable officers

• Travel and trade personnel

• Other sources

Collect information from interviewing:

Collect

Documents & Computer Systems

• Traveler Documents: Passports, tickets, driver’s licenses, and other identity papers

• Cargo Documents: Manifests, air waybills, invoices, insurance policies, etc.

• Computer Systems: – Advanced information

– Previous travel and trade transactions (if available)

– Previous customs findings

Collect

Analyze Data

• Use graphs, diagrams, charts, or automated tools to recognize patterns:– Routing of merchandise/smugglers– Concealment methods– Conveyance used– Frequently utilized flights– Day/date/time of seizures– Age/sex of violators– Origin of contraband

Analyze

Identify Targets• Identify high-risk targets

including:– Known trafficking routes

– Intelligence information

– Similarities to previous seizures

– Unusual cargo or traveler for the port

Identify

Examine

• Begin by reviewing documents

• Conduct an examination

Examine

Document Results

• Document results.

• Develop a standard method of documenting examinations.

Document

Exercise

Instructions:

1. Review the data in the next slide.

2. Identify the smuggling patterns or trends.

3. Describe your high-risk targets.

Seizure Flight Age Sex Date # of Violator M/F Drug Type Grams Method of Concealment

03/17 2315 24 M Heroin 25.1 In clothing being worn (Jacket)03/30 1087 31 M Cocaine 1 In clothing being worn (Jacket)04/15 2025 22 M Heroin 13.6 In clothing being worn (Jacket)04/20 2023 25 M Heroin 80 In clothing being worn

(Underwear)04/22 2031 27 M Heroin 32.1 In clothing being worn (Pocket)04/30 2025 34 M Cocaine 2 In clothing being worn (Socks)05/15 1087 39 M Cocaine 7.4 In clothing being worn (Shoes)05/30 1087 32 M Cocaine 2 In clothing being worn (Under belt)06/15 1081 31 M Cocaine 1 In clothing being worn (Jacket)06/18 1095 27 M Heroin 5 In clothing being worn (Jacket)06/20 1095 36 M Heroin 2.2 In clothing being worn at his chest07/03 1087 30 F Heroin 6.8 In clothing being worn08/01 2025 29 F Heroin 26 Inside her underwear08/10 2315 21 M Cocaine 4.7 Sewn in the edges of bed sheet in a suitcase

Airport Seizures

Seizure Vehicle Age Sex Others Date/Time Type of Violator M/F in Vehicle Drug Type/Amount Method of Concealment

03/17 Truck 26 M none Marijuana 100 kg In the lining of the roof08:30

03/30 Car 22 F 1 infant Cocaine 1.3 kg In baby’s diapers13:30

03/31 Car 35 M adult F Cocaine 2.5 kg In spare battery07:30

04/07 Truck 25 M none Marijuana 122 kg False cargo bed08:00

04/09 Car 24 F 1 infant Cocaine 2 kg In baby’s clothing14:00

04/12 Car 27 M adult F Cocaine 2.4 kg Body carrier11:00

04/17 Car 29 F adult M Ecstasy 6.5 kg Lining of suitcase18:00

03/17 Truck 28 M none Marijuana 150 kg False cargo bed15:30

04/09 Car 26 F 1 child Cocaine 1.6 kg Child’s shoes16:00

Land Border Seizures

Lesson Summary

Do you now know how to:

• Identify types of information used to create and enhance targeting systems?

• List the steps required to create and use targeting systems?

Collect Data

Analyze Data

Identify Targets

Examine

Document Results