The Threat Assessment and Response (TAR) course is a program designed to help you develop an in-depth understanding of the behavior threat assessment process, utilizing conversational interviewing as a threat mitigation tool. Through a combination of teaching, small group exercises, and workbook study, you will learn a variety of proven techniques to improve your proficiency in threat assessment and response.
In Module One, you will learn how to define the principles of risk and name the risks to your organization. You will also learn why risk reporting is essential and how to build a strong program with sustainable and repeatable processes. By acquiring these skills and knowledge, you will be able to speak with authority to leaders and gain credibility in your role.
In Module Two, you will learn the principles of how to identify different behaviors that can help you spot threats before they escalate to harm. You will also learn how to explain the importance of human behavior to detect harmful people within your organization. By examining different behaviors, you will learn how to spot pre-indicators in any given circumstance.
In Module Three, you will learn the criminal attack cycle, which teaches you what to look for in assailants before they commit a criminal act. You will also learn how to identify the parts of an assailant's cover story, which will enable you to detect a person using deceit and who may have harmful intentions. By identifying different styles of surveillance, you will become more proficient in spotting a bad actor.
In Module Four, you will learn all the guiding principles of conversational interviewing and become proficient in them. You will learn how to use active listening to understand a person's answer, which will enable you to spot deceit earlier. You will learn how bias affects your decisions and become aware of unconscious bias, enabling you to control these thoughts to make decisions based on facts.
Riko Armstrong, Compliance Director, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge
Upon completion of the Threat Assessment and Response (TAR) course, participants will be able to:
Gain an in-depth understanding of the behavior threat assessment process.
Recognize and categorize risks to their organization.
Establish an effective risk reporting program.
Grasp the fundamentals of threat detection.
Identify key indicators in various situations.
Security Professionals
Church Safety and Security Teams
Receptionists and Front Desk Staff
Nonprofit Employees and Volunteers
Frontline Business Personnel
Steve Swiech, Former Director of Public Safety, Grace Church Eden Prairie
In the Threat Assessment and Response (TAR) course, you have the option to choose the learning path that best suits your organizational needs. Our courses include:
If you have limited time and need a quick overview of the behavior threat assessment process, our half-day certification course may be the right choice for you. This course provides a condensed version of the BTAR curriculum, enabling you to develop an understanding of the key principles in just a few hours.
Our two-day certification course provides a more comprehensive learning experience. This course covers all of the TAR modules in depth, giving you a thorough understanding of behavior threat assessment and conversational interviewing as a threat mitigation tool. This option is ideal for those who want to develop a deeper understanding of the process and techniques involved.
For those who want to become TAR instructors and teach the course to others, we offer a Train the Trainer - TAR Instructor Certification Course. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to lead TAR courses and effectively teach others the behavior threat assessment process. With this certification, you can help others learn how to protect their communities and organizations from threats.
