CUSTOMS AND BORDER SECURITY THREAT RECOGNITION TRAINING & TECHNOLOGY

The article deals with threat recognition, which is an integral skill set for law enforcement, Customs and border security officers. The research described in this article focuses on specific issues related to human brain function and its connection to non-verbal behavior. The authors emphasize that recognizing non-verbal communication can improve the Customs and border security efficiency. By combining professional training in non-verbal behavior, paralinguistic signals and facial recognition, Customs and border security officers would be far more adept at interpreting quickly and properly the emotions and intentions of those who cross the border. From a Customs perspective, the ability to read non-verbal behavior of individuals will assist in the prevention of smuggling, human trafficking and illegal weapons or cargo transport across state borders.