Officials and Law Enforcement

In our increasingly polarising world, threats against public officials and law enforcement are on the rise. These threats often originate online and can escalate into real-world harm, making early identification and intervention critical to prevention efforts. ISD analyses these threats to identify patterns, assess risk, and support prevention efforts.

February 3, 2026

‘Tick tock traitor:’ The rise of violent rhetoric targeting US public officials

We assess how violent threats against US officials have tripled since 2021, spiking after major events and driven mainly by partisan individuals.

Officials and Law Enforcement, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety, Threats to Public Figures

January 19, 2026

Landscape Briefing: Mapping Online Male Supremacist Activity in Central and Eastern Europe

Misogyny, Officials and Law Enforcement, Threat Analysis and Prevention

September 4, 2025

Spree of university shooting hoaxes linked to “Purgatory” swatting group

Officials and Law Enforcement, Threat Analysis and Prevention

May 22, 2024

Ten years later, reverberations from the Bundy standoff continue to shape the anti-government landscape

Far-Right Extremism, Officials and Law Enforcement, Terrorism and Extremism, Threat Analysis and Prevention, Threats to Public Figures

December 7, 2022

Boogaloo Movement

Anti-Migrant, Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Officials and Law Enforcement, Threats to Public Figures

October 13, 2021

Inspiration and Influence: Discussions of the U.S. Military in Extreme Right-Wing Telegram Channels

Far-Right Extremism, Officials and Law Enforcement, Tech Accountability and Safety, Terrorism and Extremism

‘Tick tock traitor:’ The rise of violent rhetoric targeting US public officials

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