The Columbia County Threat Assessment and Management Team is a collaborative group of Columbia County public, government, human services, non profit, religious, education, law enforcement and private entities committed to ensuring a way to report information and (when requested) assessing and provide assistance with mitigating threats and acts of Domestic Terrorism for those who reside in, work in and visit Columbia County, NY.
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Columbia County Threat Assessment & Management Team (CCTAM) is a collaborative group of public, government, human services, non profit, religious, education, law enforcement and private entities committed to ensuring a way to report information and (when requested) assessing and providing assistance with mitigating threats and acts of targeted violence (Domestic Terrorism) for those who reside, work and visit Columbia County, NY
While respecting local, state and federal laws, as well as individual rights and civil liberties, CCTAM strives to assist with the assessment and management of information, as well as mitigation of threats or incidents of targeted violence (Domestic Terrorism) within - or outside of but may involve - Columbia County, NY. Recommended by New York State and established by the Columbia County Board of Supervisors pursuant to the county's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan, the CCTAM acts as an advisory group providing assistance with assessing concerns, threats or incidents of targeted violence. Assistance can include providing input and resource information and intervention and management strategies. CCTAM does not mandate that agencies, organizations or individuals asking for assistance with targeted violence to implement or act on suggested strategies.
CCTAM serves as a resource using a multidisciplinary approach that balances the safety needs of the public with the health and wellness needs of the agency, organization or person at risk. It is important to note that while sharing expertise from various disciplines, one focus of CCTAM is to provide public outreach and education which helps identify and understand targeted violence related activity, while also providing information and resources available for consideration when mitigating safety concerns and ongoing management. All CCTAM members will follow rules and regulations set forth by their individual agencies as they safeguard the integrity of all confidential information lawfully shared as part of assessing a domestic terrorism case.
What is Domestic Terrorism?
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation defines Domestic Terrorism as: Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature. (source: FBI.gov.)
The New York State "Targeted Violence Prevention Strategy 2023" states; The U.S. Secret Service’s (USSS) National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) defines targeted violence as a “premeditated act of violence directed at a specific individual, group, or location, regardless of motivation and generally unrelated to other criminal activity.” For the purposes of this Strategy, targeted violence includes all types of terrorism (both foreign and domestic), hate crimes, mass killings, and other violent acts against a specific individual, group, or organization. From a definitional standpoint, targeted violence generally excludes spontaneous acts and violence associated with other criminal activity including interpersonal violence, street or gang-related crimes, violent crimes perpetrated by organized crime syndicates or similar organizations, and financially motivated crimes. However, some forms of interpersonal violence can be considered targeted violence, to include stalking and domestic violence.
For our purposes, any threats or activity involving acts of targeted violence are considered Domestic Terrorism.
How you can help...
Targeted violence does not only affect those people injured or killed (or their family), it can happen anywhere and affects the entire community. The ability to prevent targeted violence relies on all of us...all members of our communities. History has shown that when an extremist group or an individual is planning an act of violence, there is usually pre-attack activity or behavior. For an individual, the behavior may relate to emotional or mental health crisis that may be short term or progress over a period of time and may include:
Interpersonal interaction changes
Physical aggression
Media/internet usage relating to violence
Inappropriate interest in firearms, explosive devises or other weapons
This could be a classmate, co-worker, employee, family member, neighbor or a friend. Reporting concerning behavior to CCTAM will allow skilled professionals to assess and intervene to hopefully guide the person away from the "Highway to violence."
To report CONFIDENTIALLY a threat, concern, suspicious activity or other information involving targeted violence in (or outside of but involves) Columbia County, NY:
NOTICE: Although checked frequently, the information reported to these sources may not be checked within 24 hours. If the information you have involves violence that is imminent (happening, about to happen or may happen soon) CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY and report it.
All messages are considered CONFIDENTIAL and may be made ANONYMOUSLY. If you wish to be contacted you may leave your name and contact information and someone will contact you during regular business hours.
Columbia County Domestic Terrorism Line
(518) 697-5557 ...to leave a recorded voice message
OR
Scan this code to submit a report online.
By bringing concerning behavior to the attention of CCTAM, you will help individuals skilled in targeted violence prevention work to help make our communities safe.
Or instead ... you may report to the NYS "See Something, Say Something" Tips Line:
For more information about Domestic Terrorism :
For emotional or mental health support associated with targeted violence:
If you, a family member or a friend are experiencing emotional or mental health issues because of targeted violence you can contact:
Columbia County Mental Health Center - visit https://www.columbiacountymhc.com/ or Crisis services available 24hours a day at 518-828-9446
Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene (MHACG) - visit https://www.mhacg.org/ or MCAT Crisis Helpline 518-943-5555 or REACH 24hr Hot-Line (518) 943-2407
Resources For Youth In Crisis - https://connectsafely.org/resources-for-youth-in-crisis/
Military Crisis Line — Confidential crisis support for current or former U.S. military personnel and their families (800 273-8255 or text 838255)
IF AN EMERGENCY CALL 911
Our Partners...
MCAT-Mobile Crisis Assessment Team
Columbia County Coroner
Columbia County Attorney's Office
Columbia County Veterans Service Agency
Columbia County Managed Info Systems (MIS)
Greeneport Police Dept.
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