The STSB delivers structured threat intelligence and protective action guidance for the environments most often targeted in active-threat events – not as generic advice, but as a sourced, weekly assessment of the current threat landscape against soft targets.
Coverage areas
Active Threat Environment
DHS NTAS advisories, FBI public bulletins, domestic extremism indicators, and behavioral threat assessment developments from federal and academic research sources.
School and Campus Security
K-12 and higher-education threat indicators, school safety program developments, and active-shooter preparedness guidance from federal programs and research centers.
Faith Community & Venue Security
Threats targeting houses of worship, event venues, and crowded public spaces – with protective action guidance from sector-specific information-sharing bodies.
Commercial Facilities Targeting
Organized retail crime trends targeting sporting goods, tactical, preparedness, and firearms retailers. ATF FFL theft tracking, LPRC organized crime patterns, and FBI commercial burglary data. New in 2026.
Physical Security Posture
Access control, physical hardening, and detection-layer guidance tied to the current threat picture – drawn from CISA, DHS, and sector security research.
Incident Entries
SALUTE-format entries on significant physical security incidents from the prior week, with analyst assessment of targeting patterns and downstream risk.
Who reads the STSB
| Organization type | What they use it for |
|---|---|
| School districts and administrators | Weekly threat environment briefing to inform security posture and staff awareness |
| Houses of worship and faith communities | Threat awareness and protective action guidance from sector-specific information sharing |
| Event venues and stadium operators | Crowded-space threat picture and physical security posture guidance |
| Retail security and loss prevention | ORC trends, FFL theft patterns, and commercial facilities targeting intelligence |
| Security directors and coordinators | Structured threat assessment to brief leadership and inform security program decisions |
Published every Thursday. Built for the security professional, readable by the non-specialist.
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