State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program

The State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program (SLATT) is managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

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Goals

• Provide specialized training for law enforcement to identify, prevent, and respond to acts of terrorism, targeted violence, and hate crimes.
• Enhance law enforcement capabilities through research and evidence-based training modules.
• Foster collaboration, community trust, and accountability in anti-terrorism efforts.

Sponsor

• United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
• Institute for Intergovernmental Research

Creation

SLATT was established in 1996 following the Oklahoma City bombing to address the need for counter-terrorism training at state and local levels. It was not created by specific legislation but as part of BJA's broader mission to support law enforcement training.

Funding

The funding for SLATT is part of the BJA's budget, which comes from annual appropriations by Congress. Specific amounts and funding periods are not publicly detailed, but the program has been ongoing since its inception, with funding subject to budget cycles and program evaluation.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-22-GK-01580-SLAT awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking.

Leadership

The title of the leader of the program is **Director** of the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Website

https://slatt.org

Social Media Accounts

• No specific social media accounts are listed for SLATT, but updates might be shared via:
• https://twitter.com/BJAOJPSolutions Twitter (X): @BJAOJPSolutions

Wikipedia Article

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