Association of Threat Assessment Professionals - NW Chapter

09/24/2025

🌟2026 Event Schedule🌟

We are excited to share the upcoming event schedule for the ATAP NW Chapter! Join us for insightful sessions tailored to our community.

Call for Speakers:
We are seeking enthusiastic speakers to share their knowledge and expertise. If any of the locations appeal to you and/or you’re local to any of them and you are interested in speaking to our chapter, please contact Chapter President, Ray Fleck, at [email protected] as soon as possible.

Stay tuned for more details!

We are excited to partner with Microsoft , NW Natural, Expedia Group, Gates Foundation , Washington State University, and Boise State University for 2026!!!!

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

Our next meeting is being hosted at Chemeketa Community College-Eola Location!!!

09/03/2025

⚜️TRAINING DAY UPDATE⚜️

We are excited for our training day at WSU on Friday, September 12, 2025! This event promises to be an incredible opportunity to enhance our knowledge and skills, highlighted by a special tour with the esteemed WSU Chief of Police, Dawn Daniels

🗓️ Schedule Overview:

7:30 - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
Check-in, mingle, and enjoy breakfast.

8:30 - 8:50 AM
Welcome Address
By the ATAP NW Chapter Executive Board and WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell, along with TAT WSU Co-Chairs and ATAP NW Members, Dawn Daniels and Jenna Hyatt.

8:50 - 10:45 AM
Speaker 1
Topics:
A. Pacific Northwest Extremist Groups Overview
B. Overview of Nihilist Violent Extremism
Presented by Melissa Wagner from the Inland Northwest Joint Terrorism Task Force.

10:45 - 11:00 AM
Break

11:00 - 11:45 AM
Speaker 2
Topic:
Command Center Tour and Discussion at Martin Stadium (Group tours of 10 at a time).
Note: Virtual registrants will take a break from 11 AM - 1 PM.
Led by WSU Chief of Police, Dawn Daniels.

11:45 - 1:00 PM
Lunch (Catered)

1:00 - 2:15 PM
Speaker 3
Topic:
Level Set with Your Teams: A Higher Ed TAT Perspective
Understanding and norming definitions of Professional Judgment Tools, with a focus on specific TAT teams.
Presented by Dr. Jennifer Elsworth and Dr. Doug Call from WSU.

2:15 - 2:30 PM
Conclusion
Closing remarks by the NW ATAP Executive Team.

We can't wait to connect with all of you next week! Let’s make the most of this fantastic day together. 🎉

08/19/2025

🚀 Exciting Leadership Transitions and Celebrations in the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals - NW Chapter! 🎉

As we approach September 1st, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of our outgoing leadership and to celebrate the achievements of our members.

A heartfelt thank you to David Okada, our outgoing ATAP National President, for his unwavering . Your service has set a high standard for all of us.

We also want to acknowledge Raymond Fleck, CTM, the current Northwest Chapter President, whose has been invaluable. Your commitment to excellence has left a lasting impact.

A special shout-out to Melissa Muir, our Past Northwest Chapter President and Scavenger Hunt guru. Your and have brought our events to life!

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Lynn V. Male, a shining star in our chapter, who recently received the Professional Achievement Award at TMC. Congratulations, Lynn—you us all!

Finally, let’s give a warm welcome to Bryan Flannery as he transitions to the ATAP National Board as the incoming First Vice President. Your will undoubtedly pave the way for further success.

Thank you to all who have served and those who continue to inspire. Here’s to a bright future together! 🌟

07/28/2025

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨
Join the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Northwest Chapter for our upcoming hybrid meeting—live from Washington State University in Pullman, WA!
📍 Location: Washington State University – Pullman, WA
📅 Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
🖥️ Format: Attend in-person or virtually

Agenda Highlights:
🍳 Breakfast & Networking – Start your day connecting with colleagues
🎤 Welcome Remarks – From WSU President Dr. Cantwell & TAT Co-Chairs
🕵️ Taylor Cilke, FBI – “Current Threat Trends”
💣 Melissa Wagner, FBI – “Washington State Terrorism Overview”
🧠 Dr. Jennifer Ellsworth & Dr. Doug Call, WSU – “Elements of Best Practice: Increasing Competence in SPJ Tools through Team Training”

This is your opportunity to engage with top professionals, gain critical insight, and sharpen your threat assessment skills.
🔗 Register now and secure your spot: https://www.atapworldwide.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1982369&group=

07/13/2025

What a great training day and opportunity to connect! Thanks to our membership for attending and making this such a successful event!