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22 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

23 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD THE PATRIOT MOVEMENT The Southern Poverty Law Center identified 1274 antigovernment Patriot groups that were active in Of these groups, 334 were militias and the remainder includes common-law courts, publishers, ministries and citizens groups. Generally, Patriot groups define themselves as opposed to the New World Order, engage in groundless conspiracy theorizing, or advocate or adhere to extreme antigovernment doctrines. Listing here does not imply that the groups themselves advocate or engage in violence or other criminal activities, or are racist. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

24 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD- Patriot & Militia Groups Re-generated interest in 2008 Significant growth in 2011 PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

25 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD The Patriot movement: Active groups 2013 FLORIDA (37) Statewide: American Patriot Party; Chief Kessler s Constitution Security Force*; Eagle Forum Get Out Of Our House (GOOOH); John Birch Society; Oath Keepers; Republic for the united States of America; Republic for the united States of America Republic Congress; Watchmen of Florida* PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

26 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD MILITIAS: private organizations that include paramilitary or similar groups. A group organized for the stated purpose of defending its rights and property against a tyrannical government". The movement gained momentum after controversial standoffs with government agents in the early 1990s. By the mid-1990s, groups were active in all 50 states with membership estimated at between 20,000 and 60,000. PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

27 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD Sovereign Citizens- A subgroup of the Patriot Movement Similar beliefs Paper Terrorists Individualized Growing Fast Politics Economics PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

28 OFFICER SAFETY- SOVEREIGN CITIZENS The "sovereign citizen" movement is a loosely organized collection of groups and individuals who have adopted a right-wing anarchist ideology originating in the theories of a group called the Posse Comitatus in the 1970s. Its adherents believe that virtually all existing government in the United States is illegitimate and they seek to "restore" an idealized, minimalist government that never actually existed. To this end, sovereign citizens wage war against the government and other forms of authority using "paper terrorism" harassment and intimidation tactics, and occasionally resorting to violence.

29 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD Sovereign Citizens- words and phrases: Strawman Indigenous De facto government Non-resident alien Conveyance (rather than vehicle) PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS Traveling in a private capacity, Travelling in a commercial capacity Where is your oath of office?; after a person s name Brackets around a zip code; Employer ID Number rather than SSN Reference to HJR-192 Charge Back Notice UN Indigenous People s Accepted for value Thumbprints on documents Common law Man on the land Free man

30 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD Sovereign Citizens- What to look for: PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

31 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD Sovereign Citizens- What to look for: PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

32 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD Sovereign Citizens- What to look for: PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

33 OFFICER SAFETY- SOVEREIGN CITIZENS Origins: Çirca 1970; fully developed by early 1980s Ideology: Anti-government, some white supremacist elements Outreach: Vigilante courts, seminars, shortwave radio, the Internet, "schools of common law" Notable Episodes: 1996 Montana Freeman standoff; 1997 Republic of Texas standoff Tactics "Paper terrorism," including frivolous lawsuits, frivolous liens, fictitious financial instruments, fictitious automobile-related documents, and misuse of genuine documents such as IRS forms; various frauds and scams Hot Tactic: "Redemption"

34 OFFICER SAFETY- SOVEREIGN CITIZENS Southern Poverty Law Center

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37 YOU become the safest person YOU can become! PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

38 When you approach a property what are you looking for?

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40 HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? TAKE AN HONEST ASSESSMENT OF YOURSELF WHAT SCARES YOU? WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS ARE YOU PLANNING FOR? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ENSURE YOUR PERSONAL READINESS? PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

41 HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? EMOTIONS VS. RATIONAL RESPONSE FEAR VS. EFFECTIVE COUNTER MEASURES FIGHT OR FLIGHT PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

42 HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? THE STAGES OF AN EVENT PLANNING/PREPARATION EXECUTING RECOVERY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

43 HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? WHAT YOUR BODY IS GOING THROUGH- THE RUSH!: Heart rate and blood pressure increase Pupils dilate to take in as much light as possible Veins in skin constrict to send more blood to major muscle groups blood-glucose level increases Muscles tense up, energized by adrenaline and glucose Breathing rate increases oxygen into the Nonessential systems shut down to allow more energy for emergency functions Trouble focusing on small tasks PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

44 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (SA) DEFINITION: The perception of elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status in the near future. Dr. Mica Endsley PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

45 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS The process Initial assessment Take your time Assess and reassess If there is a doubt; there is no doubt PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

46 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Aware of those around you Aware of your surroundings Aware of yourself PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

47 GROWING THREAT IN TODAYS WORLD How are government employees viewed today? Who/what do we represent? Are we affected by national/international events? Perceptions are realities How s that badge working for ya? I LOVE MY COUNTRY; I FEAR MY GOVERNMENT PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

48 YOUR SAFETY, YOUR PREPAREDNESS DEPENDS ON ONE THING. YOU!!! TAKE IT SERIOUSLY! PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR CODE OFFICERS

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