Predictive profiling can help security forces identify individuals engaged in surveillance, intelligence gathering, theft, or other criminal activities. Predicting profiling requires security forces to be vigilant. This is a technique that can be implemented to prevent or mitigate a threat before the actual attack occurs. Race cannot be the only means of profiling. If race is a factor, the enemy can easily use this type of profiling against us. All they would have to do is use individuals who do not fit the racial profile to defeat a security system based on racial or ethnic makeup. Predictive profiling is about more than just preventing hijackings. Law enforcement agencies around the world have recognized the effectiveness of predictive profiling and continually use it in their work. Police officers use indicators or suspicious behavior as clues to what is about to happen and to prevent crimes from occurring. They make situational assessments and make behavioral observations as they go about their daily lives. This is what helps them prevent crime and could ultimately save their lives and the lives of others..