The Great Plains ATAP annual training event brings together experts from the behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) field to address current challenges and best practices in prevention and communication for threat assessment professionals. This year's event will provide updates on current research and emerging practices, and cross-sector approaches that strengthen prevention, communication, and coordinated response efforts.
Attend in-person or via Zoom.
Date/Time:
October 8: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 9: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Who Should Attend:
Behavioral threat assessment professionals in law enforcement, schools (elementary, secondary, and post-secondary), corporate security or human resources, and behavioral health professionals.
Cost:
$200: ATAP Members, Law Enforcement, & Full-Time Students.
$250: Non-Members
Continuing Education:
An application has been made for 5.0 continuing education credits for psychologists.
Location:
Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
333 S. 13th St. Lincoln, NE 68508
402-474-7474
Speakers:
- Keith Hansen, MBA – Toasters to Terminals: Rethinking Threat Assessment in Healthcare
- Eli Hotchkin, MPA, CTM – 1991: A Threat Assessment Case Study of One of the Earliest College Targeted Acts of Violence
- Philip Saragoza, MD – Troubled People, Turbulent Times: The Treat Landscape Circa 2026
- Mario Scalora, PhD, CTM – Why Are You Taking This so Personal?: Assessment of Grievances
- Rachel Solov, JD – Hate Crimes: A Tool for Preventing and Managing Violence
- Eric Weiss – Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Team Best Practices
- Owen Yardley – ATAP: Past. Present. Possibility.
Sponsors:
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Great Plains Chapter, the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, Mario J. Scalora PhD & Associates, Penlink, Rozin Security, and Delete Me.
Questions:
Contact Kaela White at kaelawhite@nebraska.edu or 402-472-5815.