MARK BAXTER
Intercepting, Identifying & Deciphering False IDs
1 DAY TRAINING
INSTRUCTOR MARK BAXTER
If you’re looking for a game-changing class then Intercepting, Identifying and Deciphering False IDs is the class! This training will open your eyes to developing reasonable suspicion and possible probable cause during all types of investigations.
From terrorism to identity theft to underage drinking the list is endless for reasons individuals obtain and utilize false IDs when engaging in criminal activity. Ever wonder why the driver’s license in front of you comes back “not on file?” Remember 9/11? At least 6 of the known 9/11 hijackers obtained false Virginia Driver’s licenses prior to committing their terrorist acts.
This course is jam-packed with multimedia, visual aids, and real-world examples from which you will discover the various security features being incorporated into IDs/driver's licenses, as well as the features that are currently being counterfeited; become proficient in your ability to quickly identify security features of commonly counterfeited U.S. driver's licenses by way of practical, hands-on examination of counterfeit IDs; learn to incorporate use of the various tools and methods of checking identification and explore new, game-changing technology for ID verification.
Officers will also cover the three core considerations when checking the validity of an identity document; is the person 21 years of age, does the photo on the ID match the presenter, is the document genuine? Participants will learn methods to determine an individual's age, such as age calculation and use of suggested dialogues; acquire techniques to analyze physical feature characteristics and gain confidence when comparing characteristics between a person and a photograph; become familiar with behaviors exhibited by persons suspected of using fraudulent identification, and methods to determine the veracity of their identity.
About Instructor Mark Baxter
Mark Baxter is a 17-year veteran police officer with a Maryland law enforcement agency where he holds the rank of Detective First Class. He has previous employment with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is a veteran of the United States Army. In his current position, Mr. Baxter is responsible for more than 260 licensed establishments. This affords him the ability to stay current with research of fraudulent ID trends. Mr. Baxter instructs police officers, recruits, and civilians from across the country in the detection of fraudulent identity documents and serves as a Subject Matter Expert on fraudulent documents for the District Court of Maryland.
He has provided training for numerous organizations, to include the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association, and the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. Mr. Baxter has received awards for his work on fraudulent ID from various organizations, including the Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention, ASIS International, and the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association. Pressed by the influx of high-quality counterfeit documents available online, he created the award winning Fake ID-Real Problem campaign to battle fraudulent ID use. To date, this program has helped to prevent more than 1,800 sales of alcohol to underage persons and has led to the confiscation of over 2,500 fraudulent documents in his jurisdiction alone.