We live in a world with no shortage of contentious issues that could spark protests or even episodes of civil unrest like we saw on January 6th or with violent protests inspired by the death of George Floyd. In the run-up to the 2024 election, we will likely see an increase in protests around these […]
“Beware the Ides of March.“(Soothsayer, Act 1 Scene 2) Julius Caesar – William Shakespeare “Beware the Ides of March” is a famous phrase from William Shakespeare’s play “Julius Caesar,” uttered by a soothsayer warning Caesar of his impending doom. The term “Ides of March” refers to the 15th of March in the Roman calendar, a
One of the main challenges facing security professionals is the timely and accurate reporting of threat information. Several common barriers can prevent individuals from reporting security concerns effectively. These barriers can vary depending on the organization, its culture, and the specific context of the security concern. During our work with organizations, we’ve identified several common
“In a hyper‐polarized political climate with heightened tensions and acute civil unrest, waves of threatening and problematic communications can overwhelm security professionals who must identify the true danger amidst the noise.” – Simons and Tunkel, 2021. During times of crisis, conflict, or when faced with highly charged political or social issues, organizations and threat managers
ATAP TMC 2023 RECAP Our Clinical Security Solutions team once again attended the annual Threat Management Conference in Anaheim, California. The TMC, sponsored by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) is a yearly gathering of multi-disciplinary professionals working in the field of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management. Our team attended presentations from leading researchers
The United States Supreme Court concluded its 2023 term in July and released several decisions. Some of these rulings have received extensive media coverage such as the decision on abortion overturning Roe V. Wade. Other decisions, although receiving less media attention, are significant to those of us working in the field of threat assessment and
In our daily lives, our brains constantly process a vast amount of information from multiple sources. To cope with this massive flow of information we process the information through a filter of our personal experiences and preferences. While this process is generally efficient, it can sometimes lead to errors in thinking. This is known as
Termination – Is it the finish line or just the start of a marathon? After the fact, everyone agreed Carl was a bad hire. In retrospect, all the warning signs were there. His employment history showed frequent moves between jobs. The longest he stayed was a 2-year stretch at one company. He was only in
Adventures in Consultant Due Diligence. In May 2022, employees of a charitable organization in Omaha, Nebraska were in the middle of a typical workday when they were suddenly faced with their worst workplace nightmare. A masked man armed with a pistol burst into the office and began shooting randomly. Frightened employees observed several victims on
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