The U.S. Marshals Service's Threat Analysis Program for the Protection of the Federal Judiciary
In: The annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Band 576, S. 69-77
ISSN: 0002-7162
The challenge the Marshals Service faces is to identify individuals who pose risks to members of the federal judicial family. To this end, each inappropriate communication or contact (IC&C) is consistently processed & systematically analyzed. The basic framework of this process includes the reporting & review of the communication or contact, the analysis of all available information, & the reporting of the analytical results. A broad-based reporting criterion relieves judicial officials from making a determination about the communication while it ensures thorough reporting. This initial review also ensures that further processing does not violate First Amendment rights. The analyses of IC&Cs are systematic & objective, bringing about a rational comparison of one case against others with similar characteristics & known outcomes. The analysis injects an empirical approach to the threat management process. The report helps launch additional investigative action, & it may prompt a review & change of security. 2 Tables, 1 Appendix, 3 References. Adapted from the source document.