The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce training on “Domestic Extremism and Hate Groups.” This one-day relevant and timely training will provide law enforcement officers with an introductory overview of numerous domestic terror groups and criminally subversive subcultures which are encountered by law enforcement professionals on a daily basis. The course will provide a definition of violent extremism and focus on individuals and groups that attempt to advance social or political beliefs through force or violence.
Law enforcement professionals will be educated on the First Amendment and the Constitutional protections afforded to all groups discussed. At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be trained to identify racially and ideologically motivated behavior and discern between criminal activity and First Amendment protected speech and actions.
Anarchist/Antifa
White Supremacy/White Nationalism/National Socialism
INCEL Movement/MGTOW
Proud Boys
The Base/Atomwaffen Division/The Green Brigade/Eco-Fascism
Boogaloo Movement/III%
Black Militia/NFAC
Animal Rights Issues
Eco-Terrorism
Social Media Usage for Recruitment, Propaganda and Communication
Identify racially motivated violent extremism, associated symbols and ideologies.
Recognize and understand the numerous criminal subcultures and extremist groups living and operating in their jurisdiction.
Understand and predict the dynamics of encounters with the various criminal subcultures presented.
Complete safe, competent and thorough investigations involving criminally subversive groups and/or racially motivated individuals.
Define, explain, and train fellow officers on the recruitment tactics and social media platforms most commonly used by the groups discussed.
**NEW**All classes will include an update and overview on the impact of issues such as COVID-19, civil unrest, and the current posture of threat actors with anti-law enforcement beliefs.**
Rob Finch is a current North Carolina Detective and decorated investigator with over 16 years of experience working in a large criminal intelligence unit. Since 2010, he has used his dynamic and engaging teaching style to train thousands of law enforcement professionals around the United States.
This training is being offered to sworn Virginia law enforcement officers only.
Law enforcement officers will receive approximately 8 PIC hours. Please note: PIC hours are an estimate and may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the participant.
Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m.
Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m.
There is no fee to attend the training. Pre-registration is required at the links below:
December 15, 2020 ~ Newport News, VA - CLICK TO REGISTER
December 16, 2020 ~ Weyers Cave, VA - CLICK TO REGISTER
December 17, 2020 ~ Wytheville, VA - CLICK TO REGISTER
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
PLEASE NOTE: DCJS is preparing and planning to continue holding training sessions and conferences after a resumption of normal activities. Every effort will be made to hold this scheduled training, however, due to the uncertainty of the progression of the COVID-19, this training may require rescheduling. You will be notified by email if this training is rescheduled. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.