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NTER Bystander Awareness Training

Bystander Awareness Training

The National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program Office protects the American people by educating State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Private Sector partners on recognizing and reporting the early warning signs of terrorism and mass violence—expanding awareness of threat indicators, emerging trends, and practical tools for public safety through a variety of training content, reference guides, and events.

Online Trainings

These online trainings that provide sector-specific considerations for preventing terrorism and assist with identifying threatening or potentially concerning behaviors and where to report them, enabling State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Private Sector to prevent acts of terrorism and mass violence against Americans, while protecting individuals’ privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

In-Person Trainings

The NTER Master Trainer Program empowers Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial partners who achieve Master Trainer Certification to train their local communities and empower homeland partners to help mitigate threats and aid in preventing acts of terrorism and targeted violence.

Below is a list of upcoming training offerings from Certified Master Trainers. View course descriptions.

To connect with the instructor of one of the courses listed, please email NTER.MTP@hq.dhs.gov.

Last Updated: 03/25/2025
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