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(Learn More. See a brief introduction to the Counter Extremism Project. The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is a not-
for-profit, non-partisan, international policy organization formed to combat the growing threat from extremist ideol-
ogies. Led by a renowned group of former world leaders and diplomats it combats extremism by pressuring financial
and material support networks; countering the narrative of extremists and their online recruitment; and advocating for
smart laws, policies, and regulations. Posted on Sep 24, 2014.)
tools, such as communications, radi-
calization, recruitment, fundraising,
explosives, tactics, targeting, and fi-
nancing their operations. Police come across radicals in other ven-
ues and circumstances. For instance, po-
lice may see an individual dealing with
a known criminal or terrorism suspect.
Radicalization processes can oc-
cur quickly, so the time between
radicalization and a kinetic inci-
dent may not prove particularly at-
tenuated. Likewise, police may follow up on a per-
son who previously participated in ter-
rorism or other crimes.
Law enforcement interacts with sus-
pects through referrals from informants,
businesses, nonprofits, nongovernmental
In other circumstances, an otherwise mar-
organizations, and the public.
ginalized person may also have mental
issues. Such a condition could be ob- Police may interact with a terror suspect
servable by family and acquaintances.
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