Threat awareness for law enforcement.

This is an in-depth training program that provides those working in law enforcement with advanced knowledge, tools, and techniques to effectively identify and assess active threats. 

Government-Researched, Officer-Trusted.

Through our intensive 8-hour Threat Awareness for Law Enforcement course, learners with gain a working knowledge of the terms and concepts associated with baselining and active threat assessment, be able to systematically observe any environment, assess threat levels using visible behaviors, and identify potentially threatening individuals and situations.

This course covers how to assess a baseline using the Behavioral Baseline Instrument (BBI); how to properly identify the roles, deviations, and objectives of those they are observing; how to identify behavioral threat indicators and their relevance to the baselining process; and how to identify a Person of Interest (POI) and recognize a potential or imminent threat.

Our Law Enforcement Training fills in the gaps of in-service training. Based on end-of-course surveys with past participants, trainees largely agreed that this course… 

  • will assist them in their job (99.25%)

  • left them better prepared to use visual behavior to identify a suspicious person (99.25%)

  • provided them with new tools to better articulate "reasonable suspicion” (98.51%)

INCLUDES ADDITIONAL TRAINING

The online program consists of 5 modules; an initial 4 modules (8 hours of training in total) plus a refresher training six months later.

ONLINE OR IN-PERSON

This training can be taken in an online format or in person with an instructor. The class includes a mix of easy-to-digest videos, knowledge checks, and practical exercises.

ELIGIBILITY

This course is available to those with current military or law enforcement affiliations. Affiliation will be verified after purchase and prior to enrollment.

GOVERNMENT-RESEARCHED

Our curriculum was developed through research with U.S. law enforcement officers and validated by Social Scientists with the Just Doesn’t Look Right Project.

IADLEST NCP CERTIFIED

Certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) through their National Certification Program.

EXAMS (ONLINE FORMAT ONLY)

In the online format, there are 3 theory and 3 practical exams. An 80% average score is required to complete the program.

Online Course Curriculum

  • Course 1: Threat Observation

    In Threat Observation, learners are trained to systematically observe any environment using our baselining process.

  • Course 2: Threat Observation Refresher

    Module 2 is a short review of key concepts from Threat Observation that allows learners to bridge systematic observation and visual cues discussed in the next module.

  • Course 3: Threat Indicators

    In Module 3, learners are trained in visual cues that indicate a person may be conducting surveillance, preparing to attack, or carrying a weapon.

  • Course 4: Practice & Final Exam

    In Module 4, learners merge their skills from Threat Observation and Module 3 and complete an interactive final exam to assess their active threat assessment skills.

  • Bonus Course: Threat Awareness in Practice

    In this refresher module, learners review core concepts and practice the skills learned in the initial four modules. Enrollment is processed six months after the completion of Module 4.

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Threat Awareness for Law Enforcement

Starting at $279 per participant online.

Advance the training of your officers with our intensive Threat Awareness program.

This flexible online training can be taken anytime, allowing you to develop these vital skills at your convenience. Your progress will be saved as you go, allowing the program to be taken over time. All courses are self-paced and include a mix of lectures, videos, and video-based exercises. Individual and organizational pricing and instructor-led training are also available. 

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