Domestic Terrorism & Radicalization to Violent Extremism

This relevant and timely training will provide law enforcement officers with an introductory overview of numerous domestic terror indicators and criminally subversive subcultures encountered by law enforcement professionals on a daily basis. The course will provide a definition of violent extremism and focus on identifying individuals and groups who attempt to advance social or political beliefs through force or violence.

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Law enforcement professionals will be educated on the First Amendment and the Constitutional protections afforded to all groups discussed. At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be trained to identify racially and ideologically motivated behavior and discern between criminal activity and First Amendment protected speech and actions.

Subjects, Groups & Ideologies Covered:

• Anarchist/Antifa/Anti-Authority/Anti-Government
• White Supremacy/National Socialism/Accelerationism
• Antisemitism/Hate Crimes/Civil Rights Violations
• INCEL Movement/Anti-Feminist Ideology
• Proud Boys/Racially Motivated Active Clubs/Blood Tribe
• 764 & Gore Groups
• Boogaloo Movement/III%
• Black Militia/NFAC
• Animal Rights Issues
• Eco-Terrorism & Eco-Fascism
• Social Media Usage for Recruitment, Propaganda and Communication

At the conclusion of training, attendees will be able to:

• Identify racially motivated violent extremism, associated symbols and ideologies.
• Understand and predict the dynamics of encounters with ideologically motivated subcultures.
• Complete safe, competent and thorough investigations involving criminally subversive groups and/or racially motivated individuals.
• Define, explain, and train fellow officers on the recruitment tactics and social media platforms most commonly used by the groups discussed.

**NEW**This course will also focus on best practices and ideas on how to leverage community resources to combat radicalization to violent extremism.**

Instructor: Rob Finch, Proactive Consulting, Inc.

Rob Finch is an active North Carolina Detective and decorated investigator with over 20 years experience working in a large criminal intelligence unit. Since 2010, Rob has used his dynamic and engaging teaching style to train thousands of law enforcements professionals throughout the United States.

CTCOG reporting  (8) TCOLE continued credit hours for those licensed with Texas commission of Law Enforcement