Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) Program

Question 1

Are TLO officers Counter-Terrorism Detectives?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What is one of the duties of a TLO?

Answer 2

To keep their area command, bureau or unit of assignment current on events happening around the world and how they can affect Las Vegas.

Question 3

A TLO or any employee will not have an investigation, information or intelligence file based solely on…?

Answer 3

Race
Religion
Color
Creed
National Origin
Individual Group
Political Affiliation
Sexual Orientation

Question 4

The TLO will receive training to…?

Answer 4

1. Recognize and report suspicious/potential terrorism and related criminal activities.
2. Develop situational recognition, information analysis and information dissemination, threat vulnerabilities, domestic and international terrorism, and 28 CFR compliance.
3. Assist with contacting and developing relationships with the community they operate in, to educate and get them to involved in the various local, state and Federal initiatives.
4. Teach businesses (such as storage facilities, beauty supply stores, etc.) about the seven signs of terrorism, how to file suspicious activity reports, and give them a contact to reach out to when they see something they feel suspicious and believe it could have a link to something greater.
5. Fully utilize the resources/services available through the SNCTC.

Question 5

What is 28 CFR?

Answer 5

A Code of Federal Regulation which has the purpose of assuring that all criminal intelligence systems are utilized in conformance with the privacy and constitutional right of individuals. It also states that the collection and maintaining of criminal intelligence information on an individual shall only exist when Reasonable Suspicion or Criminal Predicate has been established.

Question 6

If while in the course of their normal duties, an officer observes a suspicious person, activity or situation which may be terrorism related, the information will be immediately reported to the _____ on the _____ form.

Answer 6

SNCTC (Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center)

SAR (Suspicious Activity Report)

Question 7

The Sergeant will notify the _____ Team if logged on via an Administrative Message and over the air.

Answer 7

Homeland Security Saturation

Question 8

TLOs from other area commands will not be notified nor will the call be held. TLOs will also not be sent to TLO related calls outside of their area command.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the minimum information to be included for SNCTC notification?

Answer 9

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 will take place prior to securing from their shift.

Question 10

The department will handle incident involving matters of domestic and international terrorism and related criminal activities with care and expertise, ensuring that every citizen’s _____ and _____ are honored, that actions taken are in compliance with 28 CFR and that existing law, policies and procedures are followed.

Answer 10

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties