PFI 2002 Annual Conference

PFI 2002 Annual Conference
in conjunction with WFS (World Future Society)
"Worldview 2002: Futures Unlimited!"
July 20-22, 2002
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Presenters:
Dr. John P. Jarvis,
Behavioral Science Unit, FBI Academy
Supervisory Special Agent Carl J. Jensen, III, MS,
Behavioral Science Unit, FBI Academy
Bernard H. Levin, Ed.D
Blue Ridge Community College,
Waynesboro, VA Police Department

There has been great sound and fury in the law enforcement world regarding how to best serve the public. Models such as Community Policing, Problem Oriented Policing, and Intelligence Led Policing have developed followings, but address the present without much thought for the future. What will it all signify as law enforcement attempts to navigate the 21~ Century? In particular, have these and/or other models prepared the police to address the impact of changes in society and the expectations/needs of the citizenry in the Information Age? Currently, there is virtually no discussion regarding the social skills and social intelligence policing will need in order to effectively, efficiently, and ethically serve the communities of tomorrow. The presenters modestly propose to fill that void (or at least raise some of the issues) by articulating several trends believed to affect the policing world in the next 20 years. Some of these will have important implications for changes the police will need to consider to remain viable to the communities they serve.

Presenters:
Mora Fiedler Ph.D.
Social Science Grants Administrator
Colorado Springs, CO Police Department
Anthony Ibarra,
CEO, Digatron, Inc.,
Denver, CO
Al Youngs JD
Division Chief,
Lakewood, CO Police Department

Biometrics refers to the automatic identification of a person based on his/her physiological or behavioral characteristics. This method of identification is preferred over traditional methods involving passwords and PIN numbers for various reasons: (i) the person to be identified is required to be physically present at the point-of-identification; (ii) identification based on biometric techniques obviates the need to remember a password or carry a token. With the increased use of computers as vehicles of information technology, it is necessary to restrict access to sensitive/personal data. By replacing PINs, biometric techniques can potentially prevent unauthorized access to or fraudulent use of AIMs, cellular phones, smart cards, desktop PCs, workstations, and computer networks. PINs and passwords may be forgotten, and token-based methods of identification like passports and driver's licenses may be forged, stolen, or lost. Clearly, the facilities that Biometrics offer will be a boon to prevention of crime, a safeguard to security, and make accessing secure IT systems to authorised personnel easier; but what is the future of Biometrics?

Presenters:
Jim Conser Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
Tyree C. Blocker MS
Major, Pennsylvania State Police
Alan Beckley LLM.
Chief Inspector (Retired), Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England

High-level security measures introduced by States to counter terrorist acts, such as identity cards, searches and surveillance reduce the right to the private and family life of citizens. This session will discuss the extension of these powers in to the future and argue that their retention cannot be justified in the long term. The collection of intimate samples, DNA and other personal data is an infringement of personal liberty and data protection protocols. The question is: can the governments in apparently free and open democratic societies justify the level of the collection of personal data that it currently does and will this lead to a 'big brother' society where privacy becomes a luxury only the rich can afford?

Presenters:
Bill Tafoya Ph.D.
Retired FBI,
Consultant, Computer Sciences Corporation, Falls Church, VA
Professor of Criminal Justice, University of New Haven, CT
Marvin Cetron Ph.D.
President, Forecasting International,
3612 Boat Dock Drive, Falls Church, VA
Colin Cramphorn
Deputy Chief Constable,
The police Service of Northern Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Events of recent months underline the vulnerability to attack of apparently secure and stable democratic States. Terrorists, according to intelligence sources, resided and indeed, were trained within the very countries they subsequently attacked with multi-fatal results. This session will discuss experiences from the USA and the long struggle within Northern Ireland to address these grave problems. The expert speakers will inform attendees of successful counter-terrorist techniques using intelligence, surveillance and criminal profiling to identify and bring to justice the scourge of terrorism. The session will also suggest future plans and strategies to restore tranquillity and security to reduce fear in modern society, including the commitment to guarantee the human rights of all citizens, including suspected terrorists.

Presenters:
Gerald Konkler JD
Captain,
Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma
Bernard H. Levin Ed.D
Blue Ridge Community College,
Waynesboro, VA Police Department
Alan Beckley LLM.
Chief Inspector (Retired),
Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England

According to United Nations Basic Principles, Governments must properly equip police with a broad range of weapons, including defensive equipment and less lethal options (which must be carefully evaluated) (Principles 2&4), also, there must be proper training, particularly in the ethical issues and avoidance of force (19&20). The provision of less lethal options has been discussed for many years and many 'whacky' and impractical devices have been trialled and rejected. This session will remind us that national governments and law enforcement agencies have a duty to provide less lethal options to police officers for use in critical incidents to preserve the right to life; it will present the relevant issues, and try to predict the future in this contentious arena.