Introduction to Observational Techniques & Behavior Analysis

This twenty-four hour (three day) course is designed to instruct local, state and federal law enforcement officers/agents on how to conduct proactive field investigations to identify terrorists, drug smugglers and other criminals, as well as to intercept narcotics, currency, weapons and other contraband. Students will be taught the investigative observational techniques and behavior analysis the instructor, Prospero Ellis, developed during his distinguished law enforcement career, which resulted in numerous arrests and seizures of large quantities of narcotics and other contraband. Students will learn how to analyze body language and deceptive behavior displayed by subjects in the process of committing criminal activities. The observational techniques and behavior analysis taught in this class can be utilized in various criminal and anti-terrorism investigations and operations to disrupt criminal activities, including terrorist plots. These concepts can be adapted for street crimes and highway interdictions, as well as for seaport, airport, bus station and train station passenger screening. All of the basics in the critically essential areas of Observation, Behavior Analysis and Deception Detection and more are taught through powerful, easy to understand training sessions, which include: Basic Observational Techniques, Basic Behavior Analysis, Dynamics of Flight or Fight Response, History of Lie Detection, Verbal and Non-Verbal Signs of Deception, Highway Interdiction Techniques – (For Police), Behavior Profiling Dynamics, Suspect Profile Assessment, Deception Detection – (Includes filming and critiquing of role playing) and Methods of Concealment – (Tailored to the agency undergoing training).