Who Conducts a Threat Assessment?

CrisisWire
2 days ago
3 min read

By CrisisWire | Managing Threats. Protecting Futures.

Understanding the People Behind Prevention

When potential violence or concerning behavior surfaces — in a school, corporate office, or community setting — the question arises: “Who actually handles a threat assessment?”

The answer isn’t one person. It’s a multidisciplinary team — professionals trained to recognize behavioral indicators, assess risk, and intervene before violence occurs.

This structured, evidence-based process is what the Office of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence Prevention Program defines as a behavioral threat assessment and management framework — and it’s the same model CrisisWire helps organizations build across Hawaii and the U.S.

Inside a Threat Assessment Team

A modern Threat Assessment Team (TAT) draws expertise from multiple disciplines, forming a balance of behavioral science, security intelligence, and organizational leadership.

Typical team roles include:

Law enforcement & security professionals trained in field investigations and protective intelligence (see CrisisWire Threat Management Services).
Mental health clinicians who analyze behavior, stress factors, and risk indicators.
Human resources & leadership to apply workplace policy, discipline, and intervention plans.
Legal counsel ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and liability protections.
Corporate and school security advisors who integrate physical security threat assessment checklists into planning.

Together, they transform observation into action — preventing escalation through structured analysis and coordinated response.

Experience Matters

True threat assessment capability comes from a foundation of training, certification, and field experience. CrisisWire integrates knowledge from decades of law enforcement, military, and private sector security service, including:

Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management Foundation Training (University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu)
ALICE Instructor Certification — active shooter prevention and response
FEMA/NIMS Certified Courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800)
U.S. Air Force Security & Counterintelligence programs
Triple Canopy Diplomatic Security & Protective Operations certifications

These aren’t just credentials — they represent real-world readiness to evaluate threats, design safe intervention processes, and manage crises under pressure.

CrisisWire consultants are trained to assess, avert, and achieve — a model inspired by field-tested frameworks that bridge law enforcement rigor with behavioral insight.

Threat Assessment Across Sectors

Threat assessment methodology adapts to its environment:

Schools and universities: assess early warning behaviors, bullying, or suicidal ideation. (School Threat Assessment Consultant Process).
Corporate offices: address insider threats, stalking, or workplace hostility (Corporate Threat Assessment Firm Method).
Government facilities: integrate Homeland Security Threat Assessment Protocols into physical and cyber readiness.
Healthcare systems and campuses: combine behavioral monitoring with medical security assessment tools for patient safety.

Each domain tailors its playbook, but the framework remains constant: identify, assess, manage, and monitor.

Building a Team with CrisisWire

CrisisWire partners with organizations to build and train custom threat management teams that align with best practices from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FBI Behavioral Threat Assessment Center, and National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC).

Our consultants guide schools, businesses, and agencies through:

Establishing Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams.
Conducting on-site physical threat assessments.
Implementing corporate security risk assessment protocols.
Developing personal threat assessment services for executives, educators, and at-risk individuals.

Learn more about our comprehensive Threat Assessment and Management Services and how to implement a proactive model of safety in your workplace, school, or community.

Connect with CrisisWire

Prevention starts with preparation. CrisisWire provides tailored security consulting and threat management programs that help organizations detect, assess, and mitigate risks before they become crises.

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