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Event Replay: Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016 - 2020

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Please join the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) for a presentation on our latest study, Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016 - 2020. This study examines 173 mass attacks perpetrated from 2016 through 2020 in public and semi-public spaces, including businesses, restaurants, bars, retail outlets, houses of worship, schools, open spaces, and more. This report highlights commonalities in attackers' planning and behaviors, and the importance of proactive and preventative approaches to mitigate the risk of mass violence in our communities. This free virtual event will feature presentations from NTAC researchers and special guest speakers.

All who register below will receive a Microsoft Teams event link, via email, prior to the event date.

Event date: March 14, 2023

Event time: 1:00-4:00 PM EST

Registration is now closed.

 

Agenda:

Introduction & Welcoming Remarks

Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016 - 2020
U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center

Behavioral Case Study
U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center

 Behavioral Case Study
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's Behavioral Threat Assessment Unit


*Registrants will also be auto enrolled to receive NTAC news about future publications and events; subscribers may unsubscribe at any time.

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