Secret Service Unveils Plan to Prevent Mass Shootings with Local Units and Behavioral Threat Assessments

Oct 16, 2024, 08:44 PM

The Secret Service has unveiled a comprehensive plan to help prevent mass shootings and other forms of violence. The plan calls for the establishment of new local units and encourages state and local law enforcement to embrace prevention strategies. A key component of the initiative is the creation of behavioral threat assessment units, which aim to identify and mitigate potential threats before they escalate into violence. This guide is part of the agency's broader effort to safeguard the lives of high-ranking officials and the general public.