Webinar

Interrupting the Pathway to Violence: Behavioral Threat Assessment for Law Enforcement

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes]

In an era of rising concerns about targeted violence, law enforcement professionals are increasingly called upon to identify and mitigate potential threats before they escalate. Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) offers a science-based framework—not to predict violence, but to recognize patterns of behavior that often precede it.  

Join Lexipol as Dr. Cherylynn Lee and Detective Michael Moore, two nationally recognized subject matter experts in BTAM and law enforcement threat management, break down the core principles of behavioral threat assessment and explore a realistic case study that brings theory into practice. 

You will learn:

  • The difference between targeted and affective violence—and why it matters. 
  • Foundational concepts of behavioral threat assessment, including "leakage," “grievance,” and the "pathway to violence". 
  • How to build stakeholder buy-in for a BTAM program. 
  • The practical value of prevention work, illustrated through a real-world case study. 
  • How BTAM frameworks can inform local law enforcement policy. 

Presented by:

Dr. Cherylynn Lee Detective Michael Moore
Dr. Cherylynn Lee
Behavioral Sciences Unit
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
 		 Det. Michael Moore
Irvine Police Department

 
   
   
   

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