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Terrorism & Extremism: Indicators & Assessments

Anticipating the Risk Landscape Ahead
Most people prefer not to dwell on the realities of terrorism and extremism. Senior leaders, however, have a responsibility to look beyond the present and prepare for what is increasingly foreseeable. The convergence of social instability, ideological radicalization, and diminished public order is reshaping the risk environment in which organizations operate.
 

SecureLaw LLC addresses this reality.

Current societal conditions, including rising disorder and lawlessness in many jurisdictions, are not static. Left unaddressed, they create the conditions in which extremist activity and targeted violence become more likely. 
 

For corporations, the implications are clear: protecting people is no longer solely a law-enforcement concern, but a core element of enterprise risk management, duty of care, and board oversight.
 

From Public Safety Issue to Corporate Exposure

Terrorism and extremism are no longer risks confined to government or policing agencies. They now represent material exposures for corporations, institutions, and communities. As incidents increase, so does foreseeability—a legal and governance standard that triggers affirmative duties to assess risk and implement reasonable protective measures.
 

Failure to anticipate and address known threats can carry significant consequences: operational disruption, reputational harm, regulatory scrutiny, and legal liability. 
 

Leaders must therefore understand not only what the threats are, but how evolving conditions change expectations of preparedness and response.

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Strategic Guidance Grounded in Real-World Experience

Dr. Pastor helps organizations frame and address these issues with clarity and discipline. His perspective is shaped by rare, firsthand experience that provides an operational  understanding few advisors possess. That background is complemented by thousands of hours devoted to research, training, and analysis of terrorism, extremism, and public safety.
 

He has worked and written extensively on these topics, including two books that anticipated today’s disruptive environment:
 

  • You Say You Want a Revolution: A Compelling & Cautionary Tale of What Lies Ahead:
     

https://www.amazon.com/You-Say-Want-Revolution-Compelling/dp/195593729X 
 

  • Terrorism & Public Safety Policing: 
     

https://www.amazon.com/Terrorism-Public-Safety-Policing-Implications/dp/1439815801 
 

Tactical Police Officer – Gang Crime Enforcement Unit
Widely regarded as one of the top tactical units in the country, his work focused on proactive, intelligence-driven enforcement targeting gang activity, including drug and weapons violations in high-crime areas.  This included participation in high-profile search warrant executions, including operations at the El Rukn fort and other large-scale gang joint operations with the FBI, DEA, and ATF.  Such firsthand understanding of criminal networks and threat evolution— provides experience directly applicable to corporate threat assessment and incident planning. 
 

Cook County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Dr. Pastor conducted comprehensive security camera assessments under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)—a federal program supporting high-risk urban centers. His work evaluated homeland security threats, legal exposure, and vulnerability mitigation at the Richard J. Daley Center, one of Chicago’s most critical facilities.
 

Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center
Dr. Pastor developed and delivered a three-day terrorism and intelligence training program for law enforcement officers serving as liaisons to the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center. Fusion centers—operated in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security—play a critical role in intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination across the nation.
 

Professional Certifications/Training
 

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – ASIS International
    Recognized as the gold standard in the global security profession.
     

  • Critical Incident Protocol: Community Emergency Networking Team
    DHS-funded training delivered by Michigan State University, focused on public-private collaboration and all-hazards critical incident management.
     

  • State & Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) – Train-the-Trainer
    Bureau of Justice Assistance certification enabling the delivery of anti-terrorism training to law enforcement and security professionals.
     

  • Terrorism Awareness & Response Academy (TARA)
    DHS and Chicago Police Department certification focused on detection, prevention, and response to terrorism and domestic emergencies.
     

  • Terrorism & Extremism Seminars: Trained over two hundred hours in annual seminars held at the University of Illinois at Chicago for a period of five years. These were annual forty-hour sessions where experts from the federal government, academia, and research institutions conducted deep and broad analysis on extremist groups, ideologies, and tactics. 
     

  • As Associate Professor developed and delivered Public Safety curriculum to active police officers, and security and management personnel, including teaching dozens of classes on terrorism.
     

Advisory Support for Executives, Legal Teams, and Boards
Dr. Pastor brings an unusually broad and integrated perspective to executive decision-making. His work supports leaders who must balance security, legal exposure, organizational values, and public accountability.
 

Experience how SecureLaw LLC can help you evaluate risk, clarify responsibilities, and inform strategic choices in an increasingly complex threat environment. The goal is not fear—but foresight, preparation, and defensible decision-making.

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