Paris, 26-27 September 2023 — Recent research and development initiatives in questioning techniques in the field of behaviour detection (BD) were the focus of the fifth ECAC Behaviour Detection Research and Development Workshop in Paris.
Several presentations by behaviour detection experts gave participants the opportunity to explore the current status of scientific research initiatives on questioning techniques in BD and to share their outcomes, with the aim of further developing and strengthening the implementation of BD among ECAC Member States and worldwide. During two panel discussions, participants discussed the main challenges in implementing BD as well as expectations, limitations and the future impact of BD technology.
Paris/videoconference, 27-28 September — The Behaviour Detection Study Group met in a hybrid format immediately after the workshop. Participants considered the outcomes of the workshop, progress in implementing the group’s 2023 work programme, and its priorities for 2024. They discussed developments in providing BD mentoring to interested Member States, as well as the revised ECAC Aviation Security Handbook document on BD in aviation security and a new draft document on common standards for research in artificial intelligence for BD in the aviation security context. Both documents will be finalised through written consultation by the end of October 2023. As a follow-up to the workshop, the study group agreed to develop a new document in 2024 on effective interviewing in BD and the role of the interviewer.
This was the last meeting for Carmen Feijoo (Spain) in her capacity as moderator. The participants and the ECAC Secretariat thanked Ms Feijoo for her excellent work, professionalism and commitment to the group over the last six years.