Travel and Identity Document Security Features

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1 Travel and Identity Document Security Features Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory

2 HSI Forensic Laboratory Established in The only accredited U.S. crime laboratory specializing in detecting and deterring travel and identity document fraud, and disseminating related intelligence. Accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board since Partners with other federal agencies such as Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to improve document security and defend against fraud.

3 HSI-FL Organization Forensic Sciences Sections Questioned Documents Latent Prints Digital Multimedia Evidence (Audio/Visual) Operations Sections Document Training and Alerts Law Enforcement Support Polygraph Program

4 Documents Are Relevant Documents are used for all forms of legal and illegal activity. Fraudulent documents are routinely used by criminals for illicit purposes. Documents may be altered or counterfeited, or may be genuine documents fraudulently obtained.

5 Documents Matter

Questioned Documents Section Conduct forensic examinations to determine authenticity, authorship, and presence of alterations to documents Examinations include analyses of document security features,

6 Questioned Documents Section Conduct forensic examinations to determine authenticity, authorship, and presence of alterations to documents Examinations include analyses of document security features, printing processes, papers, inks, stamps, handwriting (visible and invisible), typewriting, and shredded documents Provide expert witness testimony on examinations and findings Perform counterfeit deterrence studies of new and proposed travel and identity documents to recommend improvements in document security

7 Types of Fraudulent Documents Genuine documents fraudulently obtained Altered genuine documents Totally counterfeit documents Fictitious documents

9 DIRECT LIGHT helps identify the document and many types of security features.

10 OBLIQUE or SIDE LIGHT highlights contrasting heights of features in a document.

11 TRANSMITTED LIGHT helps identify embedded features and differences in thickness in a document.

12 MAGNIFICATION shows additional detail not visible to the naked eye.

materials in the document used as security

13 ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT can help to identify different substances within an object without damaging it. This may include specialized inks or other materials in the document used as security features, or signs of chemicals used to alter or recreate security safeguards.

14 DOCUMENT OVERVIEW: What is the purpose of the document? What is its overall appearance?

15 DOCUMENT OVERVIEW: What is the purpose of the document? What is its overall appearance?

16 DOCUMENT OVERVIEW: What is the purpose of the document? What is its overall appearance?

17 DOCUMENT OVERVIEW: What is the purpose of the document? What is its overall appearance?

19 PHOTO SECURITY: How is the bearer s image put into the document? What features are present to protect it?

20 PHOTO SECURITY: How is the bearer s image put into the document? What features are present to protect it?

21 PHOTO SECURITY: Are the safeguards intact? Do they show inconsistencies or signs of damage?

22 PHOTO SECURITY: Are the safeguards intact? Do they show inconsistencies or signs of damage?

23 PHOTO SECURITY: Are the safeguards intact? Do they show inconsistencies or signs of damage?

24 PHOTO SECURITY: Are the safeguards intact? Do they show inconsistencies or signs of damage?

25 PHOTO SECURITY: Are the safeguards intact? Do they show inconsistencies or signs of damage? TRANSMITTED LIGHT ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT OBLIQUE/SIDE LIGHT

26 PERSONAL INFORMATION: How is the data added to the document? What features are in place to protect the information?

27 PERSONAL INFORMATION: How is the data added to the document? What features are in place to protect the information? Date of birth

28 PERSONAL INFORMATION: How is the data added to the document? What features are in place to protect the information?

29 PERSONAL INFORMATION: Is the data intact? Are there signs of tampering?

30 PERSONAL INFORMATION: Is the data intact? Are there signs of tampering?

31 PERSONAL INFORMATION: Is the data intact? Are there signs of tampering?

32 PERSONAL INFORMATION: Are the expected security features present? Do they have the expected quality?

33 PERSONAL INFORMATION: Are the expected security features present? Do they have the expected quality?

34 PERSONAL INFORMATION: Are the expected security features present? Do they have the expected quality?

35 DOCUMENT SERIAL NUMBER: How was the document number added? Is it consistent throughout the document?

36 DOCUMENT SERIAL NUMBER: How was the document number added? Is it consistent throughout the document?

37 DOCUMENT SERIAL NUMBER: How was the document number added? Is it consistent throughout the document?

38 Operations Sections Document Training and Alerts Law Enforcement Support HSI-FL Reference Library

39 Document Training & Alerts Section HSI-FL staff provide fraudulent document detection training to many U.S. and foreign law enforcement officers. Subjects include basic and advanced document examination, security features, and trends in document fraud. HSI-FL Train-the-Trainer Program

Document Training & Alerts Section Document intelligence

identity documents to law enforcement and border control

Document reference guides provide extensive information on a

Travel and Identity Documents), or specific issues from a

40 Document Training & Alerts Section Document intelligence alerts disseminate significant information about travel and identity documents to law enforcement and border control officials worldwide. Document reference guides provide extensive information on a specific program (DHS Visa Waiver Program), a particular topic of interest (Guide to Selected U.S. Travel and Identity Documents), or specific issues from a single country or region (Operation Coyote). HSI-FL document intelligence alerts and reference guides are available to DHS personnel on the HSI Forensic Laboratory pages on ICE InSight and HSINet.

41 HSI-FL Reference Library The HSI-FL reference library contains over 280,000 records, including genuine, counterfeit, and altered travel and identity documents along with other reference materials from more than 200 countries and independent territories.

42 Criminal Use of Counterfeit DL s

43 Alan Jones Mark Bernardo Kelly McPhee Michael DelRio Manufactured over 25,000 fraudulent ID cards Produced 17 different U.S. State Driver s License and an undisclosed number of Credit Cards Netted over $3 mil 19 different identities (Jones)

49 TSA 1.8 million times a day DLs are used at different checkpoints Limited time to inspect travelers Lack of training High-quality counterfeits

61 Counterfeit El Salvador ID Card GENUINE COUNTERFEIT

64 GENUINE COUNTERFEIT

69 I.D. Checking Guide Pages Published Every February

70 I.D. Checking Guide Over 600 IDs from Mexico, Published Every 2 Years Central & South America, 11 Europe, th Edition Nov 2014 Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean and Oceania

71 Homeland Security Information Network HSI-FL document intelligence alerts and reference guides are available to law enforcement agencies through the Law Enforcement Portal of HSIN. How to join HSIN To request HSIN access

72 Requesting Assistance from the HSI-FL State and local law enforcement agencies should request HSI-FL assistance through their local ICE/HSI office. All requests for forensic examination must be submitted on ICE Form Request for Laboratory Examination, available on ICE InSight or HSI Net. Polygraph examinations can be requested at:

Requesting Assistance from the HSI-FL 73-003

and full contact information Include relevant

and Operation Name A-Number(s) of suspects

evidence MUST have a corresponding 6051 Chain

relevant supporting information Questions?

73 Requesting Assistance from the HSI-FL Request for Laboratory Examination Agent name and full contact information Include relevant case numbers and descriptors: HSI Case Number and Operation Name A-Number(s) of suspects Accurate and sufficient descriptions of evidence MUST have a corresponding 6051 Chain of Custody for all seized evidence Include relevant supporting information Questions?? Call and Ask (703) Improperly packaged materials may be returned

74 Requesting Assistance from the HSI-FL To reach the Forensic Laboratory:

75 Questions?

News Release May 11, 2010

Office of Communications News Release May 11, 2010 USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card State-of-the-Art Technology Makes New Card More Secure WASHINGTON U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)