This deep dive explores a specific section of the 2024 FBI Active Shooter report from the Behavioral Analysis Unit 1 (BAU1) regarding the prevention of active shooter incidents. BAU 1 is part of the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group and focuses on using behavioral science before an event occurs to identify risk and manage it through threat assessment and management principles. 

It also discusses the distinction between predatory and spontaneous violence, the role of mental health as a risk factor, and how threat assessment and threat management principles can guide prevention strategies.

For the full report click the link below:

2024 FBI Active Shooter Report