Rep. Babins TAPS Act (H.R. 6664) Endorsed by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. Congressman Brian Babins (TX-36) Threat Assessment Prevention and Safety (TAPS) Act (H.R. 6664) received the endorsement of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) at the organizations annual Threat Management Conference earlier this week. ATAP is a non-profit organization comprised of experts from law enforcement legal mental health corporate education and other sectors committed to eliminating targeted violence through threat and violence risk assessment. The TAPS Act creates a task force of subject matter experts who will assist in creating a national strategy to prevent targeted violence through threat assessment and management. The national strategy will provide resources training and assistance in establishing and operating locally-driven multidisciplinary threat assessment and management units as well as a specialized school threat assessment program.

ATAP is made up of dedicated professionals who already serve on the front lines of protecting our communities schools and public figures by using this successful method. I am honored to have their support as we move forward to reshape the way we assess and mitigate threats and save lives" said Rep. Babin. Americans are tired of political rhetoric and want a solution to these devastating incidents of targeted violence happening across our country. I believe weve found the answer with the TAPS Act."

ATAP is proud to put its support behind the TAPS Act. Congressman Babin has taken a leadership role in crafting this legislation to stop incidents of targeted violence and we are thrilled that he is advocating for this effective method on the national level. On behalf of ATAP we thank Congressman Babin and are proud to work with him to protect our communities and save lives" said ATAP President Dr. Russell Palarea. For more information on the TAPS Act watch Babins video summary of the bill. The original press release introducing H.R. 6664 is available here. To view the full text of the bill click here.