Recognizing and Identifying Domestic and Homegrown Violent Extremism (AWR-409)

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Recognizing and Identifying Domestic and Homegrown Violent Extremism is an instructor-led, awareness-level course that introduces participants to the differences between domestic violent extremism (DVE) and homegrown violent extremism (HVE), indicators of violent extremist behavior, characteristics of recruitment and radicalization, and the legal safeguards that protect civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy. Additionally, the course covers social media as it relates to extremism, ways to improve responder safety, and techniques to counter violent extremist threats through interagency and community partnerships.

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Min/Max Enrollment

Min 20; Max 40

Course Length

8 hrs.

  • Mobile version is designed to be delivered over 1 day
  • Virtual version is designed to be delivered over 2 days half days

Format:

Mobile Instructor-Led Training

Virtual Instructor-Led Training 

DHS Course Number

AWR-409

Target Audience

  • Law enforcement officers, including:
    • Front line officers
    • Analysts
    • Correctional officers
  • Campus police, including:
    • School resource officers
    • Higher education officers
    • School district officers
  • Fire services
  • Emergency medical services
    • Particularly those assigned to a fusion center, joint terrorism task force, threat assessment center, or as terrorism liaison officers
  • Private security personnel