Following the presentation at The International Security Expo in London, an article was published in Counter Terror Business, pages 58-59.
Counter Terror Business. pages 58-59.
The article explores how trained professionals can identify the warning signs exhibited by lone actors and fixated individuals before an attack. Research from 2007 indicated that those targeting public figures pose a higher risk of death or serious injury compared to terrorist groups or criminals.
Although terrorism remains a significant threat, the focus has shifted from organized groups like the IRA and AQ to lone actors. These individuals typically do not act impulsively but instead plan and prepare, following a process known as ‘The Pathway of Targeted or Intended Violence.’
