Introduction to Interdiction Techniques for Land Controls

This module introduces the different interdiction techniques that can be used at land controls to identify and intercept drug smugglers. It describes various interdiction techniques and why there is a need to use them. Duration: 60 - 100 min.

Risk Assessment for Land Controls

This module describes the process of performing a risk assessment at border crossings and inland checkpoints. It raises the level of awareness and encourages the student to consider areas in the controls where there is a weakness or vulnerability to drug smuggling. It also encourages the student to consider solutions to minimise or solve the problems. Duration: 90 - 120 min.

Risk Profiling for Land Controls

This module covers risk profiling, what it is and how to create a risk profile for use at land controls. A risk profile looks at common drug smuggling characteristics and how by identifying these characteristics, an officer can get an idea of what drug traffickers might look like or what methods they might use. Duration: 60 - 90 min.

Selection Methods for Land Controls

This module is an introduction to the Selection process. It describes how by using preliminary observation, questioning, behavioural indicators and other methods an officer can select persons that are most likely to be involved in drug smuggling so that they can be given more attention. Duration: 30 - 45 min.

Preliminary Observation for Land Controls

The goal of preliminary observation is to quickly observe a person or vehicle in order to identify those persons that are most likely to be involved in drug smuggling. Duration: 45 - 60 min.

Document Review for Land Controls

This module covers the review of documents that are used at typical land controls including identification cards, passports and vehicle identification. The module also describes the various risk indicators that can be found when reviewing documents. Duration: 30 - 45 min.

Behavioural Indicators for Land Controls

In this module, students will learn about behavioural indicators and what signs to look for in order to identify persons who are acting suspiciously and likely to be involved in drug smuggling. This module is linked closely to the module on initial questioning techniques. Duration: 60 - 100 min.

Questioning for Land Controls

This module covers the basics of how to question a person, the types of questions to ask and how to listen effectively to a person's answers. Questioning is a very simple and often quick method of identifying drug smugglers. Duration: 60 - 100 min.

Cargo Risk Indicators for Land Controls

This module covers how to review cargo and its documentation in order to determine which shipments are most likely to be used in drug smuggling. Students will learn how to evaluate if a shipment makes economic sense and other information that will help officers select those shipments that are most likely to be used for drug trafficking. Duration: 60 - 90 min.

Conclusion to Interdiction for Land Controls

In this concluding module, the student will review everything they have learned in the training programme. They will learn how all this information is used to identify which persons, cargo or vehicles should be given the most attention in order to identify drug smugglers. Duration: 90 - 120 min.