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BTAM Principles

11 claims on pp. 30–41 (statement 9, conclusion 1, definition 1).

Claims about BTAM Principles

Definition [I] p030-08

Figure 4: the Secret Service Threat Assessment Model is Identify, Assess, Manage

Figure 4 depicts the U.S. Secret Service Threat Assessment Model as three sequential steps: Identify, Assess, and Manage.

IDENTIFY → ASSESS → MANAGE

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Why inferred figure description: the three step labels are printed in the Figure 4 graphic; the arrow sequence is read from the figure, not from running text

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Conclusion [V] p031-01

NTAC research establishes the core principles of the BTAM process

NTAC research and Secret Service operational experience have established the principles that follow for the BTAM process. Each principle is listed as a separate claim below.

NTAC research and Secret Service operational experience have established that the BTAM process:

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Statement [V] p031-02

BTAM is a systematic risk management approach

BTAM involves determining if an individual of concern poses a risk of violence. It also requires developing proactive management strategies to reduce the likelihood of a violent outcome.

Is a systematic risk management approach. BTAM involves determining if an individual of concern poses a risk of violence while developing proactive management strategies to reduce the likelihood of a violent outcome.

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Statement [V] p031-03

BTAM requires corroboration from diverse sources beyond the individual

The BTAM team should evaluate information from others who know the individual, as well as lawfully accessible records and social media, not only interviews with the individual.

the BTAM team should also evaluate information obtained from others who know the individual (e.g., colleagues, supervisors, family members), as well as lawfully accessible information contained in records, social media activity, and other forms of documentation.

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Statement [V] p031-04

BTAM team should use rapport building to support positive engagement

A BTAM team should employ rapport-building techniques to facilitate positive engagement and successful intervention.

A BTAM team should employ rapport-building techniques to facilitate positive engagement and successful intervention.

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Statement [V] p031-05

Acting on early concerning behavior improves chances of preventing violence

Acting at the first sign of concerning behavior, rather than waiting for a direct or explicit threat, improves the chances of preventing violence.

Acting at the first sign of concerning behavior, instead of waiting for a direct or explicit threat, improves the chances of preventing violence.

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Statement [V] p031-06

BTAM offers early intervention before behavior escalates to violence

The BTAM process offers an opportunity to apply appropriate interventions before behavior escalates to criminality or violence.

The BTAM process offers an opportunity to apply appropriate interventions before behavior escalates to criminality or violence.

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Statement [V] p031-07

BTAM does not rely on demographic profiling

Rather than focusing on demographic characteristics, the BTAM process prioritizes understanding an individual's thinking and behavior.

Rather than focusing on demographic characteristics (e.g., gender, age, race, ethnicity), the BTAM process prioritizes understanding an individual's thinking and behavior.

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Statement [V] p031-08

BTAM is not prediction; it targets factors that drive violence

Rather than attempting to predict who will act violently, the BTAM process should focus on identifying and addressing the concerning factors that appear to drive a person toward violence.

Rather than attempting to predict who will act violently, the BTAM process should focus on identifying and addressing the concerning factors that appear to drive a person toward violence.

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Statement [V] p041-03

Policy should state that BTAM covers behavior beyond explicit threats

The policy should articulate key BTAM principles, including that the program addresses any behavior indicating potential risk, not only explicit or direct threats.

state that the program encompasses work to proactively address any behavior that indicates a potential risk to safety and is not limited to explicit or direct threats.

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