Tech Corporal Mark Baxter is serving in his 25th year as a sworn police officer in Maryland and is currently assigned as the Liquor Inspector. Specializing in counterfeit document investigation, he is recognized by the Courts as a Subject Matter Expert. He regularly trains officers, prevention professionals, educators, and retailers across the country. T/Cpl Baxter developed the "Fake ID-Real Problem" initiative, which has prevented over 3,500 illegal alcohol sales and led to the seizure of thousands of counterfeit documents in his community. His practical experience investigating counterfeit IDs provides valuable insights into current counterfeiting trends and detection methods. In 2018, T/Cpl Baxter founded SureScan ID to address counterfeit ID challenges on a broader scale, developing training programs and authentication solutions for businesses and agencies. His presentations focus on real-world applications, sharing field-tested techniques that enforcement and prevention professionals can implement immediately, effectively strengthening their ID verification programs.
