THREAT PREVENTION

THREAT PREVENTION

TRAINING

Offender Motivation and Behavior

This course examines offender motivation and behavior through the lenses of psychology and behavioral analysis. Participants will explore psychological, social, and environmental factors that drive violent behavior, such as grievance formation, radicalization, triggering events, and escalation patterns. Emphasis is placed on identifying warning behaviors, analyzing motives, and applying this knowledge to effectively assess and mitigate threats of targeted violence and develop strategic prevention and intervention plans.

Types of Targeted Violence

Categories of Predators

Offender Motivations

Connection Between Motivation and Violent Behavior

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Behavioral Threat Assessment Level I (Basic)

This foundational course introduces the principles of behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) to address targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn how to identify, assess, and manage individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors that may pose a threat to safety. The course covers key concepts such as identifying warning signs, evaluating risk factors, and developing intervention strategies to prevent violence. Emphasis is placed on collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches, communication protocols, and threat management techniques to create safer environments.

Planned Lethal Violence

Pathway to Violence

Direct and Sequential Behaviors

Threat Enhancers and Mitigators

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Behavioral Threat Assessment Level II (Advanced)

This advanced course delves deeper into the practices and strategies of behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) to address targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Building on foundational concepts, participants will refine their skills in complex case analysis, nuanced threat evaluation, and implementing tailored management plans. Topics include dynamic risk assessment, multi-agency collaboration, advanced assessment and intervention techniques, and post-incident recovery strategies.

Proximal Behaviors of Targeted Violence

Avoiding False Positives and False Negatives

Determining Threat Confidence Levels

Behavioral Threat Forecasting

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

This course explores offender-based risk and vulnerability assessment principles and practices to prevent targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn to evaluate physical, procedural, and cultural vulnerabilities, assess threats within specific environments, and identify protective measures to mitigate risks. Topics include environmental design, policy analysis, threat-specific risk factors, and integrating assessment findings into comprehensive safety planning. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will gain the tools to proactively reduce vulnerabilities and enhance security in educational and organizational settings.

Identifying and Analyzing Potential Risks

Developing Comprehensive Risk Mitigation Strategies

Best Practices for Conducting Vulnerability Audits

Assessing Vulnerabilities in Physical and Cyber Environments

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Mitigating Targeted Violence

This course focuses on the role of offender behavior-based physical security in preventing and mitigating targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn to design, implement, and evaluate security measures such as access control, surveillance systems, emergency planning, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. The course emphasizes integrating physical security with behavioral threat assessment strategies and fostering a secure yet welcoming environment to enhance preparedness, deter threats, and respond effectively to potential incidents.

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type I (Stranger) Targeted Violence

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type II (Customer/Client) Targeted Violence

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type III (Member-on-Member) Targeted Violence

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type IV (Associate) Targeted Violence

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Threat Assessment

Case Management

This course provides a comprehensive guide to establishing and operating behavioral threat assessment teams (BTATs) and managing cases of targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn how to assemble multidisciplinary teams, define roles and responsibilities, and develop protocols for assessing and managing individuals who may pose a threat. The course covers best practices for case management, effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with external resources such as law enforcement and mental health professionals.

Managing Threat Cases: From Assessment to Resolution

Coordinating Multidisciplinary Teams for Threat Response

Developing and Monitoring Safety and Action Plans

Tracking Threat Escalation and Implementing Countermeasures

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Offender Motivation

and Behavior

This course examines offender motivation and behavior through the lenses of psychology and behavioral analysis. Participants will explore psychological, social, and environmental factors that drive violent behavior, such as grievance formation, radicalization, triggering events, and escalation patterns. Emphasis is placed on identifying warning behaviors, analyzing motives, and applying this knowledge to effectively assess and mitigate threats of targeted violence and develop strategic prevention and intervention plans.

Types of Targeted Violence

Categories of Predators

Offender Motivations

Connection Between Motivation and Violent Behavior

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Behavioral Threat Assessment Level I (Basic)

This foundational course introduces the principles of behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) to address targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn how to identify, assess, and manage individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors that may pose a threat to safety. The course covers key concepts such as identifying warning signs, evaluating risk factors, and developing intervention strategies to prevent violence. Emphasis is placed on collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches, communication protocols, and threat management techniques to create safer environments.

Planned Lethal Violence

Pathway to Violence

Direct and Sequential Behaviors

Threat Enhancers and Mitigators

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Behavioral Threat Assessment Level II (Advanced)

This advanced course delves deeper into the practices and strategies of behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) to address targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Building on foundational concepts, participants will refine their skills in complex case analysis, nuanced threat evaluation, and implementing tailored management plans. Topics include dynamic risk assessment, multi-agency collaboration, advanced assessment and intervention techniques, and post-incident recovery strategies.

Proximal Behaviors of Targeted Violence

Avoiding False Positives and False Negatives

Determining Threat Confidence Levels

Behavioral Threat Forecasting

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

This course explores offender-based risk and vulnerability assessment principles and practices to prevent targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn to evaluate physical, procedural, and cultural vulnerabilities, assess threats within specific environments, and identify protective measures to mitigate risks. Topics include environmental design, policy analysis, threat-specific risk factors, and integrating assessment findings into comprehensive safety planning. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will gain the tools to proactively reduce vulnerabilities and enhance security in educational and organizational settings.

Identifying and Analyzing Potential Risks of Targeted Violence

Developing Comprehensive Risk Mitigation Strategies

Best Practices for Conducting Vulnerability Audits

Assessing Vulnerabilities in Physical and Cyber Environments Based on Known Offender Behavior

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Mitigating Targeted Violence

This course focuses on the role of offender behavior-based physical security in preventing and mitigating targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn to design, implement, and evaluate security measures such as access control, surveillance systems, emergency planning, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. The course emphasizes integrating physical security with behavioral threat assessment strategies and fostering a secure yet welcoming environment to enhance preparedness, deter threats, and respond effectively to potential incidents.

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type I (Stranger) Targeted Violence

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type II (Customer/Client) Targeted Violence

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type III (Member-on-Member) Targeted Violence

Comprehensive Strategies for Preventing Type IV (Associate) Targeted Violence

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Threat Assessment

Case Management

This course provides a comprehensive guide to establishing and operating behavioral threat assessment teams (BTATs) and managing cases of targeted violence in schools and workplaces. Participants will learn how to assemble multidisciplinary teams, define roles and responsibilities, and develop protocols for assessing and managing individuals who may pose a threat. The course covers best practices for case management, effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with external resources such as law enforcement and mental health professionals.

Managing Threat Cases From Assessment to Resolution

Coordinating Multidisciplinary Teams for Threat Response

Developing and Monitoring Safety and Action Plans

Tracking Threat Escalation and Implementing Countermeasures

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises