Five Incidents. Five Pathways to Violence. Understanding the Emerging Threat Environment

The Prologue Over the past several days, multiple violent incidents reported in the United States have attracted public attention. At first glance, they may seem connected. In some cases, witnesses reported statements referencing religion or ideology. In others, the targets themselves expressed concerns about identity-based violence. However, when analyzed through an investigative and behavioral [...]

By |2026-03-14T12:41:48-04:00March 14th, 2026|Cyber Security, Homeland Security, PGI Protective Intelligence Briefs, Training, Violence|Comments Off on Five Incidents. Five Pathways to Violence. Understanding the Emerging Threat Environment

When Distrust Becomes Blind Allegiance

In 1978, more than 900 people died in a jungle settlement called Jonestown. They weren’t weak. They weren’t stupid. They were manipulated. These were everyday people — teachers, nurses, young mothers, retired grandparents — who believed in something bigger than themselves. They wanted equality, purpose, and community. What they got was poison, terror, and [...]

By |2025-05-25T00:53:41-04:00May 25th, 2025|Personal Safety, Training, Violence|Comments Off on When Distrust Becomes Blind Allegiance
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