Modern Extremism in America

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The events of recent years have shown that extremism in the United States is still very much alive. Throughout the country, the law enforcement and correctional communities are faced with a resurgence of violent extremism and domestic terrorism. Groups of far-right, far-left, and single-issue ideology pose a threat to the communities as well as the men and women who protect them.  This course will allow students to: • Understand the categories of extremist and terrorist groups • Become familiar with significant extremist groups and their ideologies • Understand the cycle of radicalization • Utilize effective methods to identify, interdict, and investigate the activities of these groups  With the growing threat to our communities from extremist radicals and domestic terror groups of every persuasion, this course is a must for every member of the law enforcement community.

INSTRUCTOR:  The founder and president of Blue Line Academy, Andrew Eways, has been a…