Threat

Master Trainer Program FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program Office's Master Trainer Program.

For any additional questions or concerns please contact nter.mtp@dhq.dhs.gov. 

Suspicious Activity Reporting Fundamentals

This one-hour Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Fundamentals training course provides an interactive overview of the Nationwide SAR Initiative (NSI). It provides users an understanding of the evaluation process used to determine whether identified behavior adheres to the Information Sharing Environment Functional Standard criteria, in accordance with privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections. This training is available to federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector homeland security partners.

Resources for Swatting and Hoax Threats

The resources attached help swatting calls and hoax threats and provide proactive steps to take to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a related incident.

DHS Opens Applications for Instructor Certification Program on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025 National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Master Trainer Program. Applications will remain open through November 30, 2024!

2025 Master Trainer Program Course Announcement

The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence & Analysis, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program Office partners with LSU NCBRT to provide the Instructor Development Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (ID-TERC).

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: An Investment in the Future of Targeted Violence Prevention & Public Safety

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a recognized, best practice approach for preventing targeted violence that helps bridge the gap between identifying potential threats and mitigating them—and allows organizations to invest in prevention in a holistic and meaningful way.

DHS and Ohio Building Behavioral Intervention Program

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) is partnering with Wood County, Ohio in the establishment of a county-wide, multidisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Program (BIP). It is undergoing three independent evaluations to help develop capacity and understanding of best practices in behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) processes.

Know the Threats

Scope of the threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse with accompanying statistics that showcase the current climate and DHS investigations.

Resources for Individuals on the Threat of Doxing

This infographic defines what doxing is and outlines proactive steps individuals can take to prevent themselves from doxing.

DHS Awarded Patent for Homeland Explosive Consequence Assessment Tool

DHS, through S&T, was awarded a U.S. patent for the HExCAT, protecting the Department’s invention and guaranteeing that the technology can help fulfill the DHS mission for years to come.