This approach is based on foundational principles identified by NTAC research and the Secret Service’s pioneering efforts in the field, which have established that behavioral threat assessment: • utilizes a low threshold of concern, • requires corroboration from diverse sources, • emphasizes rapport building, • is not profiling, and • is not prediction.
Following the BTAU’s initial processing (see STEP 3: Identify and Process Reports of Concerning Behavior), the unit will need to determine the scope of the behavioral threat assessment based on the information available.
At this stage, some cases will receive a preliminary inquiry to determine whether a full assessment is warranted, while other cases may move immediately into a full assessment.
Gather as much information as necessary to establish context for reported concerns • Determine whether the case should be closed or if the case warrants a full assessment
Gather all relevant information from all relevant sources • Comprehensively assess the risk posed by an individual • Identify strategies to mitigate risk
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