BTAM Hawaii: Start 2026 with These Free Warning Signs Every Staff Member Should Know

BTAM Hawaii is quickly becoming the standard for proactive violence prevention as schools, healthcare facilities, and workplaces recognize that early identification saves lives. Hawaii’s only certified expert is helping local teams implement Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM) to spot risks months before escalation.

With over 40 years of experience—including LAPD service, U.S. Embassy Baghdad security, former Director of Campus Safety at Chaminade University of Honolulu, and current State of Hawaii Safety Specialist—I’ve conducted more than 2,400 assessments.

Watch this short CrisisWire Services Overview Video to see BTAM in action.

Start 2026 strong by training every staff member on these 5 critical warning signs (free checklist below):

1. Leakage – Hints or Communications of Intent

The most common pre-incident indicator: sharing plans, fantasies, or threats directly or indirectly. U.S. Secret Service research found leakage in nearly every studied case.

Train your team quickly with the BTAM Starter Kit for Hawaii.

2. Fixation – Intense Focus on Grievances or Targets

Obsession with perceived injustices, past attacks, or specific persons. FBI behavioral guidance flags fixation as a high-risk marker. Document concerns consistently using the Incident Report Forms packet.

3. Escalation – Increasing Intensity Over Time

Behavior worsening in frequency or severity, often paired with isolation. DHS recommendations stress tracking escalation patterns. Build structured monitoring with the Threat Assessment Manual.

4. Pathway – Planning or Preparing for Violence

Researching weapons, mapping routes, or acquiring means. This is the final stage before action. Integrate prevention with the Active Shooter Response Plan template for layered safety.

5. Lack of Protective Factors or Desperation

Sudden hopelessness, withdrawal from supports, or “end of story” statements. Secret Service studies show strong supports reduce risk dramatically. Deepen your team’s understanding with Locked Down on Amazon.

BTAM Hawaii: Start 2026 with These Free Warning Signs Every Staff Member Should Know

Resources to Implement Today

• Start with foundational tools: BTAM Starter Kit for Hawaii (digital bundle)

• Compliance and response templates: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Incident Report Forms

• Expert reading: Threat Assessment Handbook and Locked Down on Amazon

Ready to train your team in 2026? Call 1-808-999-0544 or schedule a consultation.

Warren Pulley

BTAM-Certified Threat Assessment Expert

CrisisWire Threat Management Solutions Ewa Beach, Oahu

• Serving All Hawaiian Islands

Phone: 1-808-999-0544

Email: crisiswire@proton.me

Schedule: calendly.com/crisiswire-proton

Website: bit.ly/crisiswire

Important Note Content is authored by Warren Pulley, Hawaii’s only BTAM-certified threat assessment consultant with 40+ years of experience and over 2,400 assessments conducted. Information is aligned with U.S. Secret Service, DHS, OSHA, and Joint Commission guidelines and provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice, and threat assessment requires individualized evaluation—consult a qualified CrisisWire expert for your specific needs. CrisisWire assumes no liability for reliance on this material.

© 2025–2026 CrisisWire Threat Management Solutions. All rights reserved.