ABSTRACT
This chapter examines indirect behavioral indicators of planned lethal violence and situational distressors and their applicability in active killer threat assessment, as well as the potential problems that may result from using them as primary indicators of planned lethal violence. Indirect behaviors can be classified as “primary” and “secondary,” may or may not be present, and may or may not influence planned lethal violence. Stress can be classified as “good” or “bad,” depending upon the perception of the individual experiencing it as well as their ability to cope with it. While indirect behaviors and situation distressors can contribute to gathering intelligence, they cannot, by themselves, be used to forecast planned lethal violence.
