Violence & Insider Threat Prevention
Through Behavioral Assessment

In the wake of recent targeted violence attacks, it is essential to reiterate the need for information sharing. Targeted violence attacks can be fueled by many things, from personal grievances to extremist ideologies to delusional beliefs, and they pose significant threats to individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.

What causes a generally prosocial person to commit an act of targeted violence?

We all have stressors in our lives, and we all use coping skills to deal with the stress. Many of our coping skills are healthy: exercise, meditation, hobbies, talking with family and friends, etc. Some of our coping skills are unhealthy: excessive alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, isolation/withdrawal, etc.

My job is to prevent mass shootings. While I knew there was a chance I’d be involved in an incident, I didn’t think it would happen; they’re still rare events. Until last night. I was inside Nationals Park. The Nats just ended the Top of the 6th and the teams were leaving the field when shots rang out.