The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released its most recent National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin. This bulletin, set to expire on June 7, 2022, summarizes current terrorist threats that are being monitored and for which our nation is currently most at risk.  The current following activities are mentioned as putting the U.S. in a state of heightened risk:

• The proliferation of false or misleading narratives, which sow discord or undermine public trust in U.S. government institutions.
• Continued calls for violence directed at U.S. critical infrastructure; soft targets and mass gatherings; faith-based institutions, such as churches, synagogues, and mosques; institutions of higher education; racial and religious minorities; government facilities and personnel, including law enforcement and the military; the media; and perceived ideological opponents.
• Calls by foreign terrorist organizations for attacks on the United States based on recent events.

Hosted by the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this webinar provides an introduction to the SLATT team with the development of a suite of no-cost, on-site, virtual, and eLearning training courses.  The courses are designed to prepare state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers and agencies to ethically identify, interdict, prevent, and respond to acts of terrorism, targeted violence, and hate crime. This training is intended for law enforcement.

When: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., ET

Hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse, this webinar will discuss how to properly assess the authenticity of threats on social media.  The webinar will help participants learn how to determine low-, medium-, and high-level threats on social media and how to work with teams to ensure that they have the most updated information possible.  Participants will also learn how to assess events and know what to look for regarding how social media plays into potential concerns for law enforcement response.
 
When: Thursday, February 24, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., E

Hosted by the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers (SAFLEO) Program and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this training will discuss suicide among law enforcement officers. During this training, participants will develop innovative strategies to help law enforcement officers:

• Promote health and wellness, discover ways to interrupt unhealthy behaviors, and overcome the stigma of help-seeking.
• Discuss how they can provide support to fellow officers.
• Develop personal action plans that include resources they can access to continue their health and wellness journeys.

This training is intended for law enforcement. 

When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., ET
 

Hosted by the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this webinar discusses the impact of methamphetamine use on local justice systems.  The increased use of meth has prompted jurisdictions to develop tailored diversion programs, integrate effective programming into jail-based treatment, and transform reentry supports through cross-system collaboration to meet the needs of affected individuals and families.  This webinar will showcase the steps Sacramento County, California, has taken in response to persistently high rates of methamphetamine and other drug use among individuals involved in the criminal justice system.  It will feature five speakers who represent efforts across justice system intercepts including jail diversion, drug courts, in-custody programming, and reentry supports.

When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., ET