Exhibit 2: The Core Elements of a Typical Threat Assessment Model, Team, and Process
This image is exhibit 2 in the NIJ publication Five Things About Protecting Against Mass Attacks.
Core Elements of a Typical Threat Assessment Plan
Always be ready to respond to imminent threat
Threat Assessment Model
Essential knowledge to execute a prevention plan
- Indicators
- Information collection plan
- Migitation plan
- Single point of contact for interagency team
Threat Assessment Team
Interagency team that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Local and federal law enforcement
- Fusion centers
- Schools
- Mental health organizations
- Social services
- Community organizations
Threat Assessment Process
A guide to help threat assessment team implement prevention plan
- Recurring schedule
- Emergency
- Status change or trigger event