Tom Janis

“ Local authorities are counting on all of us to be the eyes and ears in the communities where we work and live.
“Today’s persistent threat from near-peer competitors employing a wide range of asymmetric, terrorist tactics, combined with relatively new threat actors, forms a complex operating environment. These threats present force protection challenges.” ”

“ Persons repeatedly viewing websites that promote terrorism. Persons participating in online sites or groups that promote violent extremism or exchanging information on websites that promote use of force against the U.S. Persons joking or bragging about association with a foreign intelligence service, terrorist group, or violent extremist group. Persons sending large amounts of money to foreign countries. ”

“ People photographing, drawing or measuring important facilities. Persons asking questions about sensitive information such as building blueprints, security forces/plans/procedures, or VIP travel schedules. ”