Know when and how to connect with the Threat Assessment and Management Team
The Threat Assessment and Management Team (TAMT) assesses threatening statements and behaviors and provides recommendations for intervention, with the goal of preventing targeted violence. The team is made up of faculty and staff members from units including the Dean of Students Office, Human Resources, University of Arizona Police Department and Counseling and Psych Services.
TAMT depends on the campus community to report threatening behavior and other safety concerns early, when there may be more options for intervention.
What is “threatening behavior”?
Threatening behavior can take many forms, including in-person, by phone, or on social media. Examples of threatening behavior include:
- Direct or implied threats to harm other people or property
- Stalking, harassment or other intrusive behaviors
- Intimate partner or dating violence
- Statements or comments expressing violent ideas or intent
- Concerning discussions about weapons
- Identifying with previous attackers or demonstrating interest in mass attacks
- Other persistent, disruptive behavior that continues, despite intervention by other campus resources.
You don't need to determine whether a situation poses a threat before reporting a concern. TAMT can help assess the situation and identify appropriate next steps.
How do I report to TAMT?
Members of the campus community can report concerns to TAMT online. For an immediate threat or emergency, call 911.
- TAMT webpage: Visit tamt.arizona.edu and select the “Report a concern” button.
- SafeCats app: Open your SafeCats app and select the “TAMT” button.
Learn more
Online and in-person trainings are available for faculty, staff and students to learn about targeted violence, conflict resolution and TAMT resources. These EDGE Learning courses each take less than 45 minutes to complete.
- Spotting Trouble: Understanding Targeted Violence
- Recognize warning behaviors.
- Learn how TAMT can serve as a resource to understand and prevent targeted violence.
- From Conflict to Collaboration: Building Peaceful Relationships
- Identify problematic workplace behavior.
- Use conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies to address difficult situations.
TAMT also offers facilitated group sessions customized for classes, departments or units, available by request.