CRW025 – Facial Image Comparison Program - Impostor Detection (3 Days Workshop)
Schedules:
Upcoming – Dates Coming Soon
Venue:
Confirmation depends on Class size & availability
Note:
Includes Buffet lunch, 2 Tea Breaks (Coffee/Tea & Pastries)
Limited Complimentary Car Parking Coupons are available upon request
Course Fees
- Individual Participation
SGD 1,650
- FULL 3 days Programme
- Course Material
- Certificate of Completion
- Group Rate (3+ Participation)
SGD 1,430 per person
- Venue Hotel or clubhouse
- 2 Tea break & lunch provided
- Cost-effective learning
IN-House Fees
- Minimum (15+ Participation)
SGD 1,100 per person
- Client need to provide classroom
- No food will be provided
- Cost-effective learning
Course Synopsis
CRW025 – Facial Image Comparison Program (Impostor Detection) is a specialised training programme designed to strengthen the capability of officers and security professionals in detecting impostors through systematic facial image comparison techniques. In today’s security environment, identity fraud, document substitution, and impersonation attempts have become increasingly sophisticated, requiring frontline personnel to possess strong observational and analytical skills when verifying identities. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical competencies needed to assess facial similarities and differences accurately while supporting operational security and investigative processes.
The programme introduces the fundamental principles of facial anatomy, facial recognition indicators, and image comparison methodologies used in security screening, border control, law enforcement, and investigative operations. Participants will learn how to examine facial structures, proportions, distinguishing marks, asymmetry, ageing effects, and behavioural presentation during identity verification procedures. The course also explores challenges associated with varying image quality, lighting conditions, camera angles, facial expressions, disguises, and digital manipulation.
Through guided case studies, practical comparison exercises, and scenario-based assessments, participants will develop the ability to identify inconsistencies between live subjects and official identity documents or stored facial images. The training further emphasises behavioural observation skills that support impostor detection during interviews and frontline interactions. Ethical considerations, operational procedures, and legal implications relating to facial image comparison and identity verification will also be addressed to ensure professional and responsible application.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to conduct structured facial image comparisons, recognise potential indicators of impersonation, apply analytical observation techniques, and support security operations with greater confidence and accuracy. This programme is highly relevant for border security officers, immigration personnel, law enforcement agencies, security screeners, investigation officers, and professionals responsible for identity verification and threat detection operations.
Learning Objective
- Understand the principles and importance of facial image comparison in security operations.
- Identify key facial features and anatomical structures used in identity verification.
- Analyse similarities and differences between facial images systematically.
- Recognise indicators of impostor behaviour during identity screening processes.
- Understand the effects of ageing, lighting, angles, and image quality on facial comparison.
- Apply observational and behavioural analysis techniques during verification procedures.
- Detect potential identity fraud, impersonation, and document substitution attempts.
- Conduct structured facial comparison assessments using operational procedures.
- Understand legal, ethical, and professional considerations in facial image comparison activities.
- Enhance decision-making confidence during frontline security and investigative operations.
Learning Outline
- Explain the role of facial image comparison in impostor detection and security screening.
- Identify facial landmarks and distinguishing characteristics accurately.
- Compare facial images using systematic observation techniques.
- Recognise behavioural and visual indicators associated with impersonation attempts.
- Assess facial images despite variations in appearance and environmental conditions.
- Apply analytical thinking during identity verification processes.
- Detect inconsistencies between live subjects and identity documents.
- Perform facial image comparison procedures in operational scenarios.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional handling of identity verification cases.
- Support security, investigation, and border control operations effectively through accurate facial comparison skills.
Key Benefits of the Course
- Enhances facial image comparison skills for operational security duties.
- Improves the ability to detect impostors and identity fraud attempts.
- Strengthens observational accuracy during identity verification processes.
- Develops analytical thinking and attention to facial details.
- Increases confidence in conducting frontline screening operations.
- Provides structured techniques for systematic facial comparison assessments.
- Enhances understanding of facial anatomy and facial landmarks.
- Improves the ability to identify inconsistencies between images and live subjects.
- Strengthens behavioural observation skills during interviews and screening interactions.
- Equips participants to handle challenging image conditions effectively.
- Improves decision-making capabilities in high-pressure operational environments.
- Enhances professionalism and consistency during verification procedures.
- Increases awareness of current identity fraud and impersonation methods.
- Supports more accurate risk assessment during security screening operations.
- Enhances operational effectiveness in border security and law enforcement roles.
- Promotes ethical and legally compliant facial comparison practices.
Who Should Attend
This course equips participants with practical skills to analyse facial features, identify impostor indicators, compare travel or identity images, and support frontline security screening through behavioural observation, facial recognition principles, and investigative assessment techniques.
- Border Security and Immigration Officers responsible for frontline identity verification and traveller screening operations.
- Law Enforcement and Investigation Personnel handling fraud, impersonation, and criminal identity-related investigations.
- Airport and Aviation Security Officers conducting passenger verification and high-risk security screening procedures.
- Customs and Checkpoint Enforcement Officers monitoring identity authenticity during entry and exit inspections.
- Banking Professionals performing customer identity verification, compliance checks, and fraud prevention activities.
- Corporate Security and Risk Management Professionals responsible for employee, visitor, and contractor verification processes.
- Security Screening and Access Control Personnel managing restricted area identity authentication and monitoring duties.
- Intelligence and Surveillance Officers analysing suspicious individuals, behavioural indicators, and impersonation activities operationally.
- Fraud Investigation and Compliance Officers handling identity fraud, financial crime, and verification assessments professionally.
- Government and Private Sector Personnel involved in identity verification, authentication, and document examination responsibilities.
Professional classroom training built for capability, confidence, and impact.
Our instructor-led classroom training combines deep subject-matter expertise with proven instructional methodologies. Participants engage in structured learning, guided discussions, and scenario-based activities that build confidence, competence, and professional judgment.
Methodology
This will be a 2 days course, delivered through an interactive and structured approach that blends theory with practice. The methodology ensures that participants not only understand the Steps Interview model but also apply the skills through hands-on exercises. The following methods will be used:
- Presentation
- Videos
- Case studies
- Demonstrations (Demo)
- Role-Play
- Practice
Hear From Others
Trusted by Government and Corporate Organisations
“Alan delivered the course with exceptional clarity and practical insight. His approach to investigative interviewing and non-confrontational interrogation was structured, engaging, and easy to apply. The techniques on rapport building, behavioural observation, and questioning have greatly improved my confidence when conducting sensitive interviews.”
Michael Tan
Senior HR Manager
“Training with Alan was an excellent experience. His real-world examples and step-by-step interview framework made complex investigative techniques easy to understand. The role-play sessions and practical exercises helped us apply non-confrontational interrogation methods professionally and effectively in workplace situations.”
Sarah Lim
Compliance & Risk Officer
Alan Elangovan
Alan Elangovan is a highly respected Master Trainer and Behavioural Expert with over 30 years of professional experience across the civil service, defence, and corporate sectors. He served 20 years with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and 7 years with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), delivering high-impact training in criminal behaviour analysis, investigation techniques, and security interviewing. He is the Founder and Lead Trainer of LPS Training Services, which was rebranded as LPS Academy in 2025. Through this platform, he has trained more than 125,000 officers from public and private sector organisations, both locally and internationally. Alan is also an accomplished author of five books, a curriculum designer, and an international speaker, widely recognised for translating complex behavioural and investigative concepts into practical, field-ready competencies that enhance professional capability, investigative effectiveness, and organisational performance.
Pannirselvam
Pannirselvam is a highly experienced Operational Trainer with 30 years of distinguished military service and 10 years of professional training experience at LPS Training Services, which is now known as LPS Academy. Throughout his career, he has trained more than 50,000 officers across a wide range of security, operational, and enforcement disciplines. Having conducted operational training assignments across nine countries, he brings extensive field expertise, disciplined instruction, and international operational perspectives to every programme he delivers. His training emphasizes practical application, operational readiness, and real-world scenario learning, ensuring participants gain hands-on competencies and mission-focused skills essential for effective performance in demanding security and enforcement environments.
