Threat Assessment Hawaii: Top 5 Trends for 2026 Every Leader Must Know

As we close 2025, threat assessment Hawaii searches reflect growing awareness among school administrators, healthcare leaders, and corporate risk managers that proactive prevention is no longer optional. Hawaii’s geographic isolation, diverse populations, and rising behavioral concerns demand localized, evidence-based strategies—not generic mainland approaches.

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 how BTAM prevents violence before it escalates.

Here are the top 5 threat assessment trends shaping Hawaii in 2026:

1. Shift from Reactive Security to Behavioral Prevention (BTAM)

Traditional measures like armed guards show limited results—research confirms armed guards do not reliably prevent school shootings. Leaders are adopting Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM), proven to avert targeted violence up to 91% of the time according to U.S. Secret Service guidelines.

Get started immediately with the BTAM Starter Kit for Hawaii – includes self-assessment, checklists, and reporting forms used by local teams.

2. Rising Focus on Insider Threats and Workplace Violence

Insider risks—driven by stress, grievances, or isolation—are increasing across healthcare and corporate settings. OSHA emphasizes comprehensive prevention programs, while Hawaii employers face growing compliance pressure.

Many organizations implement a defensible policy quickly using the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy template.

3. Integration of Digital Leakage and OSINT Monitoring

Modern threats often surface online first. FBI guidance highlights digital indicators as critical warning signs.

Forward-thinking teams add legal social media monitoring to their protocols—detailed further in the Threat Assessment Handbook on Amazon.

4. Enhanced School Safety Compliance and Team Building

With Clery Act and state requirements tightening, Hawaii schools are forming multidisciplinary threat assessment teams. DHS recommends structured TAT processes for early intervention.

Campuses preparing 2026 plans often use the School Emergency Action Plan template alongside team-building resources.

5. Demand for Documented, Defensible Protocols

Boards and insurers now require written policies and audit trails. Recent press coverage highlights Hawaii’s need for professional expertise.

Streamline documentation with the Incident Report Forms packet.

Threat Assessment Hawaii: Top 5 Trends for 2026 Every Leader Must Know

Resources to Implement Today

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

• Deep-dive reading: Threat Assessment Handbook and Campus Under Siege on Amazon

• Compliance templates: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy or Active Shooter Response Plan

Ready for personalized support?

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

Disclaimer 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.