When

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 5:00 AM CDT

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Where

ROWAN TRAINING CENTER 
600 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST. PAUL, MN 55130
 

 
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Contact

JUSTIN MILLER 
SPPD Professional Development Institute 
6512665416 
justin.miller@ci.stpaul.mn.us 
 

DOMESTIC TERRORISM:

Ideologies, Groups, Symbols and Tactics

 

This relevant and timely 2-day training will provide law enforcement officers with an introductory overview of numerous domestic terror groups and criminally subversive subcultures which are encountered by law enforcement professionals daily. The course will provide a definition of violent extremism and focus on identifying individuals and groups that attempt to advance social or political beliefs through force or violence.

Day 1

  • Anarchist/Antifa
  • White Supremacy/White Nationalism/National Socialism
  • INCEL Movement/Anti-Feminist Groups
  • Proud Boys
  • The Base/Atomwaffen/The Green Brigade/Eco-Fascism
  • Black Militias/NFAC
  • Animal Rights Issues
  • Eco-Terrorism
  • Social Media Usage for Recruitment and Propaganda

Day 2

  • Sovereign Citizens
  • Moors
  • Militia Groups/III%
  • Boogaloo Movement
  • Paper Terrorism/Harassment
  • Anti-Government Individuals
  • First Amendment Auditors
  • Anti-Law Enforcement Agitators
  • Civil Unrest

At the conclusion of training, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify racially motivated violent extremism and associated ideologies.
  • Recognize and understand the numerous criminal subcultures and extremist groups living and operating in their jurisdiction.
  • Understand and predict the dynamics of encounters with the various criminal subcultures presented.
  • Complete safe, competent, and thorough investigations involving criminally subversive groups and/or racially motivated individuals.
  • Define, explain, and train fellow officers on the recruitment tactics and social media platforms most used by the groups discussed.

All classes will include an update and overview on the impact of issues such as COVID-19, civil unrest, U.S. Capitol events, and the current posture of threat actors with anti-law enforcement beliefs. 

Instructor: Rob Finch

Rob Finch is a current North Carolina Detective and decorated investigator with over 17 years’ experience working in a large criminal intelligence unit. Since 2010, Rob has used his dynamic and engaging teaching style to train thousands of law enforcement professionals around the United States.

Date and Time:  September 27-28, 2022

Prerequisite:  None

Instructor(s):  Rob Finch

MN POST Board Credits:  Up to Instructor

Tuition:  $250.00

Required Equipment:  None