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  • Indicators and What to Do if You Suspect Transnational Repression (TNR) - Roll Call Training Video

    This Transnational Repression (TNR) rollcall video discusses tactics and indicators foreign governments use when engaging in TNR, including unlawful surveillance of targeted persons, threatening messages, foreign government use of family members, and foreign government use of Interpol "red notices".

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources, Training or Exercises
    Topic:
    Combat Cyber Crime, Foreign and Malign Influence, Prevent and Disrupt Nation State Threats
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  • Swatting Awareness for Law Enforcement

    With the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Protective Service, Major County Sheriffs of America, and many of our state and local law enforcement partners, OSLLE developed a series of swatting awareness videos for law enforcement. Swatting is a malicious act where individuals make false emergency calls to police or other emergency services, falsely reporting a severe, ongoing crisis at a specific location. This is increasingly impacting emergency services and helplines with the goal of provoking a significant law enforcement response. This video series provides awareness around this critical issue and strategies and resources to address it. The first video is currently available for law enforcement through OSLLE, and additional videos in the series will be available upon completion. If law enforcement is interested, please email OSLLE@hq.dhs.gov. 

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources, Training or Exercises
    Topic:
    Combat Cyber Crime, Critical Infrastructure, Emergency Communications, Emerging Technology, Incident Response, Intel and Information Sharing, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide

    T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide for federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement, prosecutors, judges and other government agencies. The information in this guide is tailored specifically for T visa certifying agencies.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Immigration
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Human Trafficking, Immigration Services and Benefits, Victim Services
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  • SchoolSafety.gov

    SchoolSafety.gov is a collaborative, interagency website that provides actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive school and campus environments. The site serves as a one-stop access point for information, resources, guidance and evidence-based practices on a range of school safety topics. On the site, law enforcement and school resource officers can sort through and access relevant and applicable school safety resources, guidance, training and tools through the site's Resource Library.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Crimes of Exploitation and Victim Services, Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Critical Infrastructure, Human Trafficking, Physical Security, School Safety, Strengthen National Resilience, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • K-12 Anonymized Threat Response Guidance

    The K-12 Anonymized Threat Response Guidance helps K-12 schools and law enforcement partners create tailored approaches to address anonymous threats of violence, including those received on social media. The guidance includes a toolkit and accompanying reference guide that outline steps to help schools and law enforcement assess and respond to anonymous threats, better prepare for and prevent future threats, and work in coordination with each other when threats arise.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Strengthen National Resilience, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit

    The K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit provides strategies and guidance to implement or enhance school safety reporting programs and encourage bystander reporting among students and other members of the school community.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • K-12 School Security Guide Product Suite

    The K-12 School Security Guide Product Suite provides guidance, tools and strategies to improve school physical security. It includes best practices and resources to assess vulnerabilities, strengthen security systems, and better protect against targeted violence and other crime-related threats. The suite includes a companion product specifically designed for school-based law enforcement and school resource officers that provides tailored information on how these personnel can support school physical security planning and implementation efforts.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Physical Security, School Safety, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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  • Cybersecurity Advisors

    Cybersecurity Advisors (CSAs) offer Cybersecurity assistance to critical infrastructure owners and operators and SLTT officials. They introduce organizations to various CISA Cybersecurity products and services, along with other public and private resources, and act as liaisons to CISA cyber programs. They can provide cyber preparedness assessments and protective resources, working group support, leadership, partnership in public-private development, and coordination and support in times of cyber threat, disruption, or attack.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
    Resource Type:
    Assessments, Educational Resources, Field Support, Technical Assistance, Training or Exercises
    Topic:
    Combat Cyber Crime, Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
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  • Protective Security Advisors

    Protective Security Advisors are trained subject matter experts in critical infrastructure protection and vulnerability mitigation. They facilitate local field activities in coordination with other DHS offices and federal agencies. They also advise and assist state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) officials and critical infrastructure owners and operators, and provide coordination and support in times of threat, disruption, or attack.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience
    Resource Type:
    Assessments, Educational Resources, Field Support, Technical Assistance, Training or Exercises
    Topic:
    Active Shooter Preparedness, Bombing Prevention, Critical Infrastructure, Emergency Communications, Physical Security, School Safety, Secure Public Gatherings, Strengthen National Resilience
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  • Protect Critical Infrastructure and Public Gatherings

    The reckless and criminal use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pose significant risk to critical infrastructure security and public safety. This overview covers actions that you can take to mitigate these risks.

    Audience:
    Campus Law Enforcement, State and Local Law Enforcement, Territorial Law Enforcement, Tribal Law Enforcement
    Mission Area:
    Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure, Resilience, Terrorism and National Security Threats
    Resource Type:
    Educational Resources
    Topic:
    Critical Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, Physical Security, Secure Public Gatherings, Strengthen National Resilience, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
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