Texas Department of Public Safety | Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC)

Detail

Join us for an intensive and informative three-day course where you will gain critical skills in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM). This course is designed to prepare professionals to effectively identify, assess, and manage potential threats to public safety.

Who Should Attend?

Commissioned Police Officers
Mental Health Professionals
Threat Management Personnel

What You Will Learn:

Define and understand targeted violence and BTAM.
Learn to differentiate between BTAM, mental health assessments, and criminal investigations.
Identify key elements of the Pathway to Violence Model.
Apply privacy and civil rights considerations in BTAM processes.
Analyze real-life case studies using BTAM methods.
Develop comprehensive threat management plans.

Course Details:

Course Dates: 3 days of immersive learning
Total Training Hours: 24, plus additional non-training hours
Location: Classroom-based with interactive sessions
Equipment Provided: Computers, LCD projectors, and access to UT System Police Academy resources

Why Attend?

This course will empower you to build effective BTAM teams and develop strategies to prevent potential attacks, fostering community involvement in violence prevention. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure public safety.

Required Equipment: None