#4. How do we know when a threat is real?

In this week's episode, I discuss: the number of threats involved in this weeks news feed (00:20); what “a threat” really is (01:51); the difference between “predatory” threats” and “disruptive” threats (04:39); today’s protective take away (07:55); five things everyone can do to conduct their own threat assessment (08:22); and three protective strategies to help keep you safe. (12:54)

Show notes:

For more on threats against federal judges and their families: https://abcnews.go.com/US/threats-judges-increasing-experts-misogyny-problem/story?id=72061296

For more on threats agains politicians: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/5dzkbx/politicians-say-they-are-getting-more-violent-threats-than-ever-and-theyre-worried

For more on Tech Execs being summoned to Capitol Hill: https://www.washingtonpost.com/

Ft. Hood Shooting Threat: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/08/01/affidavit-man-arrested-after-social-media-threat-against-fort-hood-in-retaliation-for-vanessa-guillens-murder/

Acknowledgments:

Coursen’s Corner is a production of Coursen Security Group 

This episode was sponsored by The Safety Trap

Music, courtesy of Ben Sound 

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