Cargo Crime Security and Theft Prevention

Cargo crime—including theft, fraud, and the passage of contraband through commercial shipping lanes—poses an enormous threat to security and the economy. By understanding the current methods and operations of those who attack the supply chain, industry professionals can design effective security plans and law enforcement can properly investigate these crimes. Cargo Crime: Security and Theft Prevention is drawn from the author’s personal experiences as a law enforcement detective and supervisor and as a regional security manager for a large multimode transportation and logistics company. The book reviews emerging trends, identifies criminal tactics, discusses law enforcement response to cargo theft, and presents best practices to help businesses avoid victimization by cargo thieves. Topics include: The various modes of freight transportation and the differences in cargo crime activity in each mode Methods of operation used by organized crime syndicates and narcotic smugglers The effective use of public and private information-sharing partnerships to thwart criminal activities Known profiles consistent in over 90 percent of contraband shipments Cargo crime is a critical concern of freight transportation operators, manufacturers, shippers, insurers, law enforcement, and consumers. This book arms professionals charged with protecting the supply chain with essential information that can help them investigate and uncover criminal activity and develop a first class cargo security program.

OVERVIEW OF CARGO CRIMECargo Crime: Definition and TrendsBackground and PerspectiveDefinition of Cargo TheftCurrent Data and Data Collection EffortsAnalysis of SC-ISAC Data for 2009–2011Cargo Theft Activity by StateWhere Thefts OccurWhen Thefts OccurWhat’s StolenModes of Freight TransportationFreight ModalitiesCargo Crime by ModalityPerpetrators of Cargo CrimeOrganized Cargo CriminalsFull TruckloadFictitious or Fraudulent Pick-UpsHigh-Value Warehouse BurglariesOpportunistic Cargo TheftInternal Theft Rings: ConsolidationCommercial Vehicle SmugglingTruck-Stop CrimeFencing: Where Stolen Cargo GoesINDUSTRY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSESIndustry ResponsesThe VisionIndustry Security CouncilsSouthwest Transportation Security CouncilEastern Region Cargo Theft AssociationWestern States Cargo Theft AssociationMid-South Cargo Security CouncilSoutheast Transportation Security CouncilMid-West Cargo Security CouncilVirginia–Carolinas Cargo Security CouncilPharmaceutical Cargo Security CoalitionNational Transportation Security OrganizationsNational Insurance Crime BureauASIS Supply Chain and Transportation Security CouncilTransported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)Information SharingArchiving and AnalysisLaw Enforcement ResponsesCargo Theft Law Enforcement ResponsesLaw Enforcement EducationSWTSC Law Enforcement TrainingHandling ContrabandPrevention and AwarenessPrevention: The Best PolicyFirst Annual Texas Cargo SummitPersonnel SecurityFacility Physical SecurityBusiness Partner RequirementsProcedural SecurityIn-Transit SecurityInformation Technology SecurityBrokerage and Freight BoardsSecurity Training and Threat AwarenessLegal Best PracticesCurrent Technologies for Prevention and RecoveryCargo InsuranceMoving ForwardEssential Decisions for IndustryLobbying for Cargo Theft Task Forces and Cargo Crime ProgramsBordernetProcedures and Resources to Develop BordernetLobby for formation of Cargo Theft Task ForcesUSING BEST PRACTICESEpilogueLearning from RealityBIBLIOGRAPHYAPPENDIX A: SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION SECURITYCOUNCIL FREIGHT TERM GLOSSARYINDEX

John Joseph (J.J.) Coughlin is currently vice president of law enforcement services for LoJack Supply Chain Integrity (SCI). He is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing security processes, procedures, and investigations for SCI members. J.J. also works closely with law enforcement officers in deployment of LoJack In-Transit Service to support covert surveillance, dispatch, and recovery operations and investigations. He serves as the director of the Supply Chain Information Sharing and Analysis Center and supervises the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cargo theft and crime data. He is the chairman of the Southwest Transportation Security Council, which he founded to facilitate the sharing of information and networking with law enforcement and private industry. He has been a driving force behind the expansion of regional security councils and promoting information sharing by regional councils, law enforcement, and private industry.