Our milestones
Building a safer, more connected East Alabama
- This initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) under opportunity number DHS-24-TTP-132-00-01.
- Through this funding, Auburn University is advancing three key projects dedicated to community safety, early intervention, and violence prevention.
Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management Team
Our Goal
We continue strengthening our regional protective network through:
We continue strengthening our regional protective network through:
To establish and grow the East Alabama Threat Advisory Committee (EALTAC) a coordinated, multi-agency network that evaluates behavioral threats and connects individuals to support before an act of violence or terrorism occurs. Our aim is to promote safety, stability, and early intervention across Lee County.
We continue strengthening our regional protective network through:
We continue strengthening our regional protective network through:
We continue strengthening our regional protective network through:
- 9 active participating agencies
- 2 supporting agencies
- 12 hours of foundational training completed
- 40+ hours of additional professional development for our members
- 5 active members of the Association for Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)
Raising Societal Awareness
Our Goal
We’ve expanded awareness efforts by
We’ve expanded awareness efforts by
To increase understanding in East Alabama of risk factors, protective factors, and indicators associated with targeted violence and terrorism — ensuring community members know how to recognize concerns and where to report them.
We’ve expanded awareness efforts by
We’ve expanded awareness efforts by
We’ve expanded awareness efforts by
- Offering DHS NTER Threat Evaluation and Reporting Courses
- Opening registration to local leaders, educators, first responders, and community members
Our mission is to create an informed public empowered to notice early signs and connect individuals to support.
Bystander Training Initiative
Our Goal
We’re reaching communities across East Alabama through
We’re reaching communities across East Alabama through
To empower everyday community members to become trained bystanders — people who know how to recognize concerning behavior, understand the role of threat assessment, and connect individuals to resources before a situation escalates.
We’re reaching communities across East Alabama through
We’re reaching communities across East Alabama through
We’re reaching communities across East Alabama through
- Active coordination with the Rural Health Initiative
- Collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
- Planning for Bystander Training across 10 East Alabama counties
Our vision is a region where anyone can make a difference and help prevent violence before it begins.
Supporting Organizations
We extend appreciation to our partners whose involvement strengthens prevention, outreach, and community safety:
- Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
- United Way of Lee County
These organizations play a critical role in broadening our reach and ensuring every community member has access to support and education.
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