Authentication of Identity Documents for Law Enforcement Personnel

Question 1

What does P.L.E.A.S.E. stand for?

Answer 1

P= photo
L= Logo
E=Expiration Date
A= Age
S= Signature
E= Evidence of tampering

Question 2

Common Documents to request from U.S citizens and Foreign Nationals?

Answer 2

Driver License and ID card
Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
Resident Alien Card (I-551)
Permanent Resident Card

Question 3

Identify Document Alteration Techniques & Methods of Detection

Answer 3

Hand written addition
Erasure
Cut & Paste
Ink & Font

Question 4

What is a Genuine Document?

Answer 4

Manufactured or printed under lawful authority.

Question 5

What is a Altered Document?

Answer 5

Changed genuine document- usually photo or other biographical info
to match the new bearer

Question 6

What is a Counterfeit document?

Answer 6

Created to look real, and intended to pass for real. The document is completely fake.

Question 7

What is a Genuine but fraudulently obtained document?

Answer 7

A genuine document used by an
imposter posing as the authorized bearer (including from people who sell
inform from the inside).

Question 8

Why do people use fake documents?

Answer 8

Avoid detection by LE
Gain Unauthorized access
Commit crimes
Obtain benefits

Question 9

What are the tools to use to test Validity of identity documents?

Answer 9

Transmitted light
Oblique Light
Long Wave UV light

Question 10

What are some security features found in the most common types of ID’s?

Answer 10

Seal
Micro Line Print
Optically Variable Ink (OVI)
Ultra Violet Ink