Counterterrorism Workforce Research
Project Description
The current project is two-fold, examining both the counterterrorism (CT) workforce
and the academic literature to identify the most up-to-date technologies and datasets
that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can provide its CT workforce. In doing
so, this project has two primary objectives. The first objective is to understand
better the data-related limitations and needs of individuals in the CT workforce.
The second objective is to identify existing datasets related to domestic violent
extremism (DVE) and targeted violence and synthesize that information in a helpful
format for the CT workforce. The project offers guidance for formulating easy-to-use
resources that can be shared across DHS partners and inform operational training.
The output from this project will provide our counterterrorism workforce with actional
intelligence.
Project Department
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Research Requirements
Students interested in violence, violent extremism, terrorism, or targeted violence.
Project Duration
August 15, 2022- May 2023
Contact
Dr. Michael Logan, mlogan21@kennesaw.edu