Threat

A Novel Algorithmic Framework for Standoff Concealed Threat Detection

The HIVE algorithmic framework enables new approaches to protecting people and infrastructure in areas where traditional security checkpoints are not feasible. HIVE (Hierarchical Inference for Volumetric Estimation) is a custom deep convolutional neural network architecture that interprets volumetric video generated by a standoff, active-RF imagers. The architecture performs multi-resolution detection, classification, and segmentation of objects in the scene at various scales in order to produce automated threat detections, alerts, and visualization products – all without requiring the person to stop, pose, or remove their belongings.

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course One-Pager

The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC) is a three-day course that will teach participants how to apply Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) best practices to assist in preventing acts of targeted violence, such as, but not limited to, terrorism, school shootings, or mass attacks in public spaces, by identifying those threats or observable behaviors that may indicate the potential for violence.

The TERC teaches students to utilize a four-step BTAM model to identify, investigate, assess, and manage individuals who display threats or observable behaviors that may concern others.

Basic Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course One-Pager

The Basic Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (B-TERC) is a one-day training that teaches participants how to help assist in preventing acts of targeted violence, such as, but not limited to, terrorism, school shootings, or mass attacks in public spaces by identifying those threats or observable behaviors that may indicate the potential for violence.

Participants are equipped with the tools to identify and report threats or observable behaviors that may concern others, as well as recognize intervention strategies to move individuals off of a pathway to violence. 

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview One-Pager

The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) is a three-hour introductory training focusing on a behavioral approach to violence prevention.

The TERO raises awareness about the risk factors, triggers and stressors, and warning behaviors that could impact a person's decision to commit an act of targeted violence.

Further, it outlines the mitigating factors that could help prevent acts of targeted violence, while emphasizing the importance of community involvement in seeking help for individuals, and respecting their constitutional rights, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

Master Trainer Certification Roadmap

The National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Master Trainer Program certifies Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial partners in the instruction of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management techniques and best practices.

To obtain certification as a NTER Master Trainer, an individual must successfully complete each step of the Roadmap.

Please Note: These steps do not need to be completed in order.

Your Agency Needs a BTAM Master Trainer!

Certified Master Trainers get access to key training and program resources that assist your organization in building BTAM processes and utilizing BTAM to prevent targeted violence and terrorism.

Master Trainer Program One-Pager

This instructor program prepares F/SLTT partners to train local communities and empower partners to mitigate threats and prevent acts of targeted violence.

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course Training Suite

Courses for homeland security partners to identify, investigate, assess, and manage threats of targeted violence and are provided by Certified Master Trainers.

NTER Targeted Violence & Terrorism Prevention Resources

NTER educates partners and the public on recognizing and reporting the early warning signs of terrorism and targeted violence—expanding awareness of best practices, emerging trends, and practical tools and approaches through a variety of online training modules, indicator references, and virtual events.

NTER Public Awareness & Training

NTER educates partners and the public on recognizing and reporting the early warning signs of terrorism and targeted violence—expanding awareness of best practices, emerging trends, and practical tools and approaches through a variety of online training modules, indicator references, and virtual events.