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Threat Assessment Center (TAC)

Protective Countermeasures, Inc., a leader in threat assessment and mitigation, as well as intelligence and counterterrorism, is home to the Threat Assessment Center (TAC), a state-of-the-art facility designed for rapid access to threat data and the analysis of that data. The threat data and analyses are the results of investigations performed by PCM, Inc. analysts on individuals, associations, and companies who receive threatening letters, notes, calls, or emails.

		High-visibility corporate executives, who have received threatening correspondence
		Persons being stalked and harassed by someone either known or unknown to them
		High-profile actors and actresses who have been stalked
		Business leaders in the process of litigation or other legal activities
		Victims of workplace violence

The TAC-Intel Center has specialized experience dealing with cases involving threats, stalking, and workplace violence. Case management analysts review individual threat and stalking cases with clients to assist them in their time of need and determine the most appropriate responses to the incident. Often, in most stalking cases, women are turned away by law enforcement agencies because there is little or no documented proof that the stalker has acted improperly. The TAC-Intel Center is specially equipped and staffed to help clients prepare solid, prosecutable cases against these perpetrators.

Using proprietary databases specifically designed for threats, plus integration with threat data from open source systems, the TAC-Intel Center analyzes large amounts of data using specifically designed link analysis software programs. Using these specialized programs, designed by our in-house staff, the TAC-Intel Center can quickly evaluate all pertinent data and can correlate intelligence that might otherwise be overlooked. It will identify key relationships that can be used to prepare a case for both law enforcement agencies and the legal system.

Data gathered and correlated by the TAC-Intel Center then goes to the “FAST Team.” This is an acronym for the Forensics ASsessment Team, which is comprised of internationally known experts in the fields of:

		Psychological Profiling • Evaluates the correspondence received • Provide assessments on the threat material and the subjects • Useful in obtaining protection orders
		Computer Forensics • Ability to track email addresses • Perform complex forensics examinations on suspected
		Intelligence Analysis • Utilizes proprietary database created by in-house analyst’s • Develops link analysis on data created including trend reports
		Specialists in Occult and Religious Groups • Detailed examinations of writings • Interpretations’ of signs and symbols
		Criminal Investigations • Average 20 years of experience by each criminal investigator • Provide case management • Assist in the development and preparation for criminal actions
		Voice Stress Analysis • An effective investigative tool • Cutting edge technology to examine and evaluate audio threats
		Technical Surveillance Countermeasures • Ensures your communications are not compromised • Capable of technologically advanced personal security device   deployment
		Explosive Ordinance Consulting • Awareness training in handling suspicious devices • Blast effect analysis and mitigation
		Executive Protection Consulting • Unparalleled experience in protective operations • Utilizes a unique Protective Intelligence Protocol to design the   most effective protective strategy for ensuring client safety.
		Legal Review • Helps identify the most critical aspects of the criminal   investigation and ensures that sufficient evidence is obtained. • Increases the likelihood the case can be presented to law   enforcement for prosecution.
		Hypnotherapy • Recognition of personal toll these situations take on people   receiving threats. • Assist clients in remaining focused on critical daily activities while   dealing with the stress associated with being threatened.

Following the completion of a comprehensive review, the FAST team will issue a report that identifies the next steps that need to be taken, and describes a plan of action that is delivered to the client for review and approval. If the plan is accepted, it is put into action and closely monitored by the investigation team. As information becomes available it is immediately logged and circulated among the TAC-Intel Center team for review and action. During this time cases are regularly reviewed by the TAC-Intel Center legal adviser to determine when sufficient evidence is available to submit the matter to law enforcement agencies or prosecutors for criminal action.