Police ID Guide

Florida Alcoholic B dBeverages and

TobaccoTobaccoPresented byPresented by

Special Agent Darren Covar,

S i l I ti ti U itSpecial Investigations Unit

(954) 249-2295

Fake ID Identification Agenda Agency Overview

How we can work together

Fake D/L and ID cards Related Florida State Statutes Examples of ongoing criminal enterprises

including DMV Offices Review physical characteristics of fake and real

Driver’s Licenses.

Florida Alcoholic Beverages and gTobacco The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and

Tobacco is responsible for licensing the l h li b d t b i d t ialcoholic beverage and tobacco industries,

for collection and auditing of taxes and fees id b th li d f f ipaid by the licensees, and for enforcing

the laws and regulations of the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industriesbeverage and tobacco industries.

Florida Alcoholic Beverages and gTobacco How can ABT assist me as a road patrol officer?

Underage drinking in Bars & Clubs: Many of the calls for service at bars are generated from Many of the calls for service at bars are generated from

underage drinking. We can work with you to reduce these problems. ABT can help you identify fake id’s and then we can workABT can help you identify fake id s and then we can work

together to conduct random checks inside the bar. ABT can provide an Investigative Aide that will attempt to

make alcohol purchases inside the bar. If they sell to the underage person ABT will arrest the bartender and in some cases management staff.

Florida Alcoholic Beverages and gTobacco How else can ABT assist me as a road patrol

officer?C i St th t t dl ll t Convenience Stores that reportedly sell to underage persons: ABT can send in an investigative aide to purchase ABT can send in an investigative aide to purchase

alcohol or tobacco products. If the clerk sells to the aide they will be arrested. Subsequent arrests

l d t d i i t ti fi i t thcan lead to administrative fines against the business.

Florida Alcoholic Beverages and gTobacco

Wh t th i ABTWhat other services can ABT provide to local departments?

ABT can provide hands on inservice training to your department either as part of roll call training or a more extensive training class.

Inspections of licensed premises: Any state, city, county p p y , y, ypolice officer can inspect any licensed premises for tobacco or alcohol violations without a warrant. Any other criminal evidence found while searching for these violations is admissible in court.ad ss b e cou t

Education of licenses premises: ABT provides vendor training through the Special Investigations Unit to educate the owners, managers, and door security on valid forms of id.

Laws Relating to Fake ID’s gand Underage Drinking: FSS 322.2616 – Zero Tolerance –

Automatic Administrative license i f 6 th t fsuspension for 6 months to a year for

anyone under 21 with over a .02 BAC. This i d ith d id t bl b th t tis done with a roadside portable breath test machine that many departments issue to officers These results are not criminallyofficers. These results are not criminally admissible.

Laws Relating to Fake ID’s gand Underage Drinking: FSS 562.111 - Possession

of Alcohol products by d 21 fpersons under 21 years of

age. FSS 316.193 (1) – DUI over

.08 BAC.

Laws Relating to Fake ID’s gand Underage Drinking:

FSS 322 212 It i l f l f FSS 322.212 – It is unlawful for any person to possess fictitious Driver’s Licenses or ID Cards that are in the “similitude” of any thatCards that are in the similitude of any that are issued by any state.

This statute also includes selling This statute also includes selling, manufacturing, and delivering stolen or fictitious licenses.

THIS IS A 3rd DEGREE FELONY

Laws Relating to Fake ID’s gand Underage Drinking: FSS 831.29 Possession of counterfeiting

tools. This includes plates, tools, t th t d t kengravers, etc. that are used to make

“similitudes” of any real Driver’s License or ID dID card.

THIS IS A 2nd DEGREE FELONY

Laws Relating to Fake ID’s gand Underage Drinking:

FSS 322 212 (5)(b) It i l f l f FSS 322.212 (5)(b) It is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession a driver’s license or id upon which the date ofdriver s license or id upon which the date of birth has been altered.

This includes the common cases where the This includes the common cases where the age has been scratched off and a new one inserted.

Misdemeanor

Laws Relating to Fake ID’s gand Underage Drinking: FSS 322.32 (3) To display, or represent as

his or her own, any D/L not issued to him or h (F i d’ i t ’ / b th ’ )her. (Friend’s, sister’s / brother’s)

FSS 322.051 (6)(c) Same statute as it relates to state ID cards.

Both of these are Misdemeanors

Laws Relating to Fake ID’s gand Underage Drinking: FSS 843.03 Obstruction by Disguise. Prior

to arrest the subject gives officer a fake Mi dname. Misdemeanor.

FSS 901.36 After arrest giving a fake name to officer or correctional staff is a misdemeanor. If such action adversely affects an innocent party this becomes a felony.

Cultural / Societal Influences Prior to 9-11 legal visitors were able to

obtain valid D/L’s past their valid I-94 date. Si 9 11 D/L’ l lid lSince 9-11 D/L’s are only valid as long as the I-94 is valid. The vast number of i i t h t th i iimmigrants who overstay their visas now no longer have or able to obtain valid D/L’s

This has created a huge demand for fake D/L’s in areas influxed with Immigrants.

Cultural / Societal InfluencesIll l i i t ill t t f d t th Illegal immigrants will not report fraud to the police and as a result are susceptible to being taken advantage:being taken advantage: Fraudulent Indian Membership Cards World Passport World Passport International Driver’s License NONE OF THESE ARENONE OF THESE ARE ACCEPTABLE PROOFS OF AGE

C f ID C iConsequences of ID Crimes On August 2nd 2001 an illegal immigrant On August 2 , 2001 an illegal immigrant

helped Ahmed Alghamdi get a real Virginia ID card.Virginia ID card.

On September 11th, 2001 Alghamdi was one of the hijackers on UA flight 175one of the hijackers on UA flight 175.

Victor Florez thought he was assisting a fellow illegal immigrant He was paidfellow illegal immigrant. He was paid $100 for his assistance. He was captured and plead guiltycaptured and plead guilty.

Organized Fraud vs. Local ProductionN J St t P li New Jersey State Police

“In 2002 ... the State Police arrested b f t j d t f dmembers of two major document fraud

rings. Since the summer, approximately 200 individuals have been arrested for200 individuals have been arrested for trying to obtain fraudulent identification from the DMV, 15 employees have been , p yfaced with criminal charges, and dozens of others have been fired.”

Organized Fraud vs. Local Production April 28, 2005 – 52 arrested in South

Florida in connection to Driver’s Licenses bt i d di tl f th D t t fobtained directly from the Department of

Motor Vehicles. This included 36 i di id l h ill ll bt i d CDL’ tindividuals who illegally obtained CDL’s to haul hazardous material and enter ports.

Driver’s Licenses have been purchased illegally at DMV offices for $1,500.

Organized Fraud vs. Local ProductionC ll kid ’t $1 500 t b bl t College kids won’t pay $1,500 to be able to drink. The licenses they purchase can be identified as fraudulentidentified as fraudulent.

Most ID’s students buy cost between $50-$150 and usually have some tell tale signs:$150 and usually have some tell tale signs: Laminate overlays Fake holograms g Poor quality Blurry images

Characteristics of Fake ID’s O l l i t Overlay laminate With a simple pencil eraser information can be

removed from many Driver’s Licensesremoved from many Driver s Licenses. The birth year numbers are erased. A clear

laminate with the new numbers is layered over the driver’s license making it look very legitimate.

The older Florida D/L’s have the laminate melted on If you can peel back the laminate it ison. If you can peel back the laminate it is probably fake. New FL D/L’s can be peeled off the back.

Characteristics of Fake ID’s Fake Holograms

Common fake Holograms: Picture of an eagle, k l k d th d “V lid Skeys, locks, and the words, “Valid, Secure, Genuine”

Poor quality printing Poor quality printing With a 10 x loop you can usually see magenta,

cyan and yellow dots which will not be visiblecyan, and yellow dots which will not be visible on genuine documents.

Characteristics of Fake ID’s Most States will utilize Micro-Printing

New Florida Licenses have micro-printing around th b it th b kthe website on the back

Old Florida Licenses have the letters, “DL” inside the state of Florida on the frontthe state of Florida on the front.

You don’t have to memorize the specifics of each state. Just by scanning the license with a 10 x y gloop you should find hidden micro-printing.

Characteristics of Fake ID’s Ultra violet images:

39 States already have hidden images that can b il i d ith h UV li htbe easily viewed with a cheap UV light.

Once you see the UV image you can be reasonably certain you are dealing with genuinereasonably certain you are dealing with genuine card stock.

This is the best tool for night clubs and officers gworking the night shift.

Security Features of the yFlorida Driver’s License

Adult License Roll out April 2004

Si ifi t h Significant changes Appearance

Minor license Minor license

Security features

Systems integrationMinor License “Under 21”

Systems integration

Redundant equipment

Security Features of the Florida

C i l D i Li

yDriver’s License

Commercial Driver License

Driver License

Learner License

Identification Card

Security Features of the Florida yDriver’s LicenseThis is the older version and the

one most likely to be reproduced

There are several features to look for on this license:

1 L k f “DL” ithi t t1. Look for “DL” within state2. Look for issue or duplicate

date in bottom numbers3. Picture or red bar must line

up between the “i” and the “d” in “Florida”

Security Features of the Florida yDriver’s License

Within the state outline the letters “DL” repeat. They should appear clear and crisp. They may be visible with themay be visible with the naked eye depending on your visual acuity.


Examples of fake lettering within the state.Examples of fake lettering within the state.

Usually the “DL” will be blurry. In a few cases they may be spread too far apart

Security Features of the Florida

Driver specific

yDriver’s License

Back of Licensep

information Only restrictions,

endorsements, etc., that , ,apply to the cardholder will appear

Magnetic stripe Magnetic stripe

1-D and 2-D bar codes

The laminate does not The laminate does not cover the whole card

Security Features of the Florida Driver’s License

Level One Security (overt)features visible to the unaided eye:

Hologram 1-D and 2-D Bar Codes1 D and 2 D Bar Codes Magnetic Stripe Embedded Inventory

C t lControl

2-D Barcodes Even without a barcode reader valid barcodes can be determined with Even without a barcode reader valid barcodes can be determined with

a 10x magnifier. This applies to all government issued documents.

On a real document the barcode data lines will be clear and crispdata lines will be clear and crisp under magnification.

On a fake document the lines become blurry or wavy. Also stray ink dots may become y yvisible in the white spaces in between.


Level Two Security (covert)features visible with vision enhancements: UV Ghost Image

• UV Ghost Image

Variable UV Text

• Variable UV Text

Security Features of the Florida Level Two Security (covert)features visible with vision

yDriver’s License

features visible with vision enhancements:

Security indiciaSecurity Indicia

• Security indicia

• PolaScript• PolaScript

PolaScript


Level Two Security (covert):features visible with vision enhancements:enhancements:

• Micro-printing

Micro-printing


This is a magnified view of the “rectangle” surrounding the state webrectangle surrounding the state web site. Many straight lines on documents are actually micro-printing

Security Features of the Alabama yDriver’s License

This is the older versionolder version that was replaced in 2005. Thi D/L dThis D/L does not contain UV imaging but does have,does have, “Alabama” and the state seal

In holographic overlay that repeats across the license.


Th t D/LThe newest D/L contains a 2-D barcode, magnetic stripe, digitized p , gportrait image, signature and various security features including UV imagingincluding UV imaging. Alabama’s new card design includes the state capital and state seal.


Alabama is now the 39thAlabama is now the 39th

state to incorporate UV images into their new design.

Under UV lighting the StateUnder UV lighting the State Seal will be visible.


Both the magnetic strip and 2-D Barcode contain the same demographic information from the front of the card allowing it be read inallowing it be read in different formats.


The “Under 21 Until ” is aThe Under 21 Until … is a new feature being incorporated into every new license designs. On the Al b D/L it lAlabama D/L it appears along the left hand border of the photo.


Security Features of the Georgia y gDriver’s License

Front of card contains aFront of card contains a holographic patch of “GEORGIA” over the date of birth area.

Check printing of license for cyan, magenta, and yellow oversprayoverspray.

Security Features of the Georgia y gDriver’s License The back of the card contains a 2 D barcode that can be read by most The back of the card contains a 2-D barcode that can be read by most

readers. Even if you don’t have a reader, an inexpensive 10x magnifier will help you determine if you are holding genuine card stock.

On a real document the barcode data lines will be clear and crisp under magnification.

On a fake document the linesOn a fake document the lines become blurry or wavy. Also stray ink dots may become visible in the white spaces in between.

Security Features of the Louisiana yDriver’s License

•Top of D/L will have thin blue lines across that are visible without a magnifier.•Top of ID Card will be white with blue lettering.•Outline of state appears across the license and ID Card in•Outline of state appears across the license and ID Card in gold overlay

Security Features of the Louisiana yDriver’s License

•The state seal will appear under UV•The state seal will appear under UV lighting across both the ID Card and the Driver’s License.

•39 States now have UV features – UV lights are $10 each and are perfect for dark barsdark bars.

Security Features of the Louisiana yDriver’s License• Micro-printed control number is visible

inside the right hand side, ground floor i d f th C it l b ildi i 10window of the Capital building using a 10x

magnifier.

Security Features of the Tennessee yDriver’s License

Th d “T ” d “Th The words, “Tennessee” and “The Volunteer State” appear across the front of the card in gold overlaythe card in gold overlay.

The back of the card has barcode verificationverification.

The Date of Birth is visible unaided in two locations and in micro-printing along thelocations and in micro printing along the flag pole (see next slide)

Security Features of the Tennessee yDriver’s License

Th d t f bi th•The date of birth appears next to the ghost image which is obvious to the naked eye.

•Not so obvious is the date of birth that appears along the Texas flag pole. This can only be seen with a 10x magnifier.

Examples of Micro PrintingMicro-PrintingExamples of Micro-Printing

“MICHIGAN” is repeated under the bridge

Examples of Micro-Printing

“NEW YORK” appears across the NY Driver’s Licensepp

Examples of Micro-Printing

“State of Texas” surrounds the state seal on the Texas D/L

Conclusions: Fake Holograms Fake Holograms

Common fake Holograms: Picture of an eagle, keys, locks, and the words, “Valid, Secure, Genuine”

Poor quality printing Poor quality printing With a 10 x loop you can usually see magenta, cyan, and yellow

dots which will not be visible on genuine documents. Keep the statutes handy. A U/V light will give you a degree of certainty with 39 states.

They are cheap and easy to use. If you encounter a good fake id ABT can work with you to

t k thtrack the source. Fake ID’s have become the critical tool for terrorists.

Conclusions: As you have seen over and over again

throughout this presentation you will not fi d th it f t ith t th i htfind the security features without the right tools. A UV light and a 10x magnifier will

t b t $20 lt th Th tcost about $20 altogether. These two tools, along with the effort on your part, will help you catch 97% of fake id’shelp you catch 97% of fake id’s.

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