2/106.05 TERRORISM LIAISON OFFICER (TLO) PROGRAM Flashcards
What is the Terrorism Liaison Officer Program (TLO Program)
Terrorism Liaison Officer Program (TLO Program) is a multi-jurisdictional information sharing program
between law enforcement and first responder agencies in Southern Nevada, managed through the Southern Nevada
Counter Terrorism Center (SNCTC, commonly referred to as a “Fusion Center”) under the authority of the LVMPD
Intelligence Led Policing Bureau (ILPB) as part of the Homeland Security Division.
Who are Terrorism Liaison Officers (TLO)?
are commissioned and non-commissioned employees of the Las Vegas Metropolitan
Police Department, with access to law enforcement sensitive information, who have specialized skills and training to
proactively develop, collect and retrieve information in a lawful manner; identify and report terrorists or suspects
engaged in criminal activities; continually develop aggressive and innovative techniques designed to identify and
ultimately neutralize subjects and enterprises; serve as a liaison between his or her bureau and the SNCTC / “Fusion
Concerning OPSEC, how is TLO Classified
Any TLO officer, information or related program will be considered at a minimum Law Enforcement Sensitive
Where does the TLO Program Section obtain its’ authority?
The LVMPD TLO Program Section derives authority under the
Intelligence Led Policing Bureau (ILPB) as part of the Homeland
Security Division.
What is a TLO Officer Program Manager?
A team comprised of a Sergeant and commissioned officers who are
trained and responsible for the over-all direction, implementation and
administration of the TLO Program for LVMPD and the SNCTC
participating local, state and federal agencies.
What is TLO-Sgt?
A law enforcement officer from the LVMPD or SNCTC partner law
enforcement agencies trained as a TLO Sergeant and is selected by the
SNCTC Terrorism Liaison Officer Program Manager to oversee the
development and management of TLOs and/or FLOs assigned to their
squad, unit, division department or agency. TLO Sergeants must
complete the SNCTC.org TLO Basic on-line course, the Federal on-line
28 CFR Part 23 training, as well as attend related subject matter training
as directed by the TLO PM.
What is a Primary duty of FLO’s and TLO’s
A primary duty of FLO’s and TLO’s is to maintain situational awareness regarding homeland security trends and
activities, as well as to actively use the Suspicious Activity Report submission form to report suspicious activity
encountered.
Concerning Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), What’s the minimum information required by an FLO when making appropriate notification to the SNCTC?
Minimum information to be included for SNCTC notification:
1) Location: Address or nearest cross streets;
2) Description of person(s), vehicle(s) or place(s) involved;
3) Information of suspicious activity, behavior or situation in sufficient detail.
Concerning Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), what’s the minimum information required by a TLO when calling the SNCTC?
Minimum information to be included for SNCTC notification:
1) Event Number
2) Location: Address, nearest cross streets
3) Description of person(s), vehicle(s) or place(s) involved
4) Information of suspicious activity, behavior or situation in sufficient detail
All reporting of suspicious persons, vehicles or activities to the SNCTC will take place by?
All reporting of suspicious persons, vehicles or activities to the SNCTC will take place prior to securing
individual securing their shift.
How are incidents involving matters of domestic and international terrorism and related criminal activities handled?
It is the policy of this department to handle incidents involving matters of domestic and international
terrorism and related criminal activities with care and expertise, ensuring that every citizen’s civil rights and civil liberties
are honored, that actions taken are in compliance with 28 CFR Part 23 and that existing law, policies and procedures are
followed. (05/11)
