The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Springfield, MA Branch Office presents:
Behavioral Analysis Workshop
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of common profiling concepts and behavioral analysis as applied to possible characteristics and warning signs of those who engage in violent attacks. Participants will learn guidance for gathering information relevant to indicators of possible future violence risk, and how to build a Threat Management Team to manage an identified person of concern. The relationship between law enforcement agencies and public/private agencies as part of the Threat Management Team will be explored.
This workshop is appropriate for all first responder disciplines, schools and colleges, and public and private agencies in western Massachusetts.
This workshop is a follow up to WRHSAC’s Active Shooter Symposium held in March 2016. WRHSAC will again partner with the FBI Springfield Office.
Workshop presentations will include:
- Profiling Concepts
Introduction to behavioral analysis as well as definitions of common terms used in “profiling”
- A Behavioral Analysis Examination of Targeted Violence
Overview of targeted violence; characteristics and warning signs of those who engage in violent attacks
- The Threat Assessment Interview
Guidance for gathering information relevant to indicators of possible future violence risk
- The Threat Management Team
Guidance for law enforcement and public/private agencies for managing persons of concern
- Applicable Case Studies
The workshop is free and food will be provided. It will be held at UMass Amherst Campus.
One hour of OEMS credit is available.
Registration is required!
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS WORKSHOP.
Thank you for your interest!
All inquires can be directed to Raine Brown, Homeland Security Program Manager, 413.774.3167 x 138
