National Terrorism Advisory System November 30, 2022, 2:00 PM ET

Bulletin

DHS.gov/advisories

This Bulletin will expire on 

May 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET

If You See Something, Say Something® Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or call 911.

The National Terrorism Advisory System providesinformation on homeland security issues and threats. It is distributed by the Department of Homeland Security.

More information is available at: DHS.gov/advisories. To receive mobile updates: Twitter.com/dhsgov. 

If You See Something, Say Something® used with permission of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

SUMMARY OF THE TERRORISM THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES

The United States remains in a heightened threat environment. Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs 

and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland. Domestic actors and foreign terrorist organizations 

continue to maintain a visible presence online in attempts to motivate supporters to conduct attacks in the Homeland. Threat actors have 

recently mobilized to violence, citing factors such as reactions to current events and adherence to violent extremist ideologies. In the coming 

months, threat actors could exploit several upcoming events to justify or commit acts of violence, including certifications related to the midterm 

elections, the holiday season and associated large gatherings, the marking of two years since the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, 

and potential sociopolitical developments connected to ideological beliefs or personal hostility. Targets of potential violence include public 

gatherings, faith-based institutions, the LGBTQI+ community, schools, racial and religious minorities, government facilities and personnel, U.S. 

critical infrastructure, the media, and perceived ideological opponents. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Several recent attacks, plots, and threats of violence demonstrate the

continued dynamic and complex nature of the threat environment in the

United States.

• Some domestic violent extremists who have conducted attacks have cited

previous attacks and attackers as inspiration. Following the late November

shooting at an LGBTQI+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado—which remains

under investigation—we have observed actors on forums known to post

racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist content praising the alleged

attacker. Similarly, some domestic violent extremists in the United States

praised an October 2022 shooting at a LGBTQI+ bar in Slovakia and

encouraged additional violence. The attacker in Slovakia posted a manifesto

online espousing white supremacist beliefs and his admiration for prior

attackers, including some within the United States.

• Recent incidents have highlighted the enduring threat to faith-based

communities, including the Jewish community. In early November 2022, an

individual in New Jersey was arrested for sharing a manifesto online that

threatened attacks on synagogues. The individual admitted to writing the

document, in which he claimed to be motivated by the Islamic State of Iraq

and ash-Sham (ISIS) and hatred towards Jewish people.

• While violence surrounding the November midterm elections was isolated, we

remain vigilant that heightened political tensions in the country could

contribute to individuals mobilizing to violence based on personalized

grievances. Over the past few months we observed general calls for violence

targeting elected officials, candidates, and ballot drop box locations.

 In October 2022 in San Francisco, California, an individual allegedly broke

into the home of a Member of Congress and attacked their spouse with a

hammer. The individual arrested for this crime was allegedly inspired by

partisan grievances and conspiracy theories.

 Several elected officials, candidates, and political organizations received

threatening letters with suspicious powders, which, while found not to 

be dangerous or toxic, were likely intended to target the political 

process. Voting for the midterm elections has concluded, but 

certifications for some elections will continue through December 2022, and some social media users have sought to justify the 

use of violence in response to perceptions that the midterm elections were fraudulent, citing technical difficulties at voting 

sites and delays in certifications. 

RESOURCES TO STAY SAFE

Stay Informed and Prepared

• Be prepared for emergency situations and remain

aware of circumstances that may place you at risk.

Make note of your surroundings and the nearest

security personnel.

• Keep yourselfsafe online and maintain digital and

media literacy to recognize and build resilience to

false or misleading narratives.

• Review Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 

resources for how to better protect businesses,

houses of worship, and schools, and ensure the

safety of public gatherings.

• Prepare for potential active shooter incidents, build

counter-improvised explosive device capabilities, and

enhance awareness of terrorist threats, to include 

bomb threats.

• Learn more about community-based resources

including Community Awareness Briefingsto help

prevent individualsfrom radicalizing to violence. 

• The Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) 

Initiative (NSI) is a collaborative effort by DHS, the

FBI, and law enforcement partners to identify and

report threats of terrorism and other related

criminal activity. 

• The Power of Hello Campaign and De-Escalation

Series help you observe and evaluate suspicious

behaviors, including information to mitigate

potential risks, and obtain help when necessary.

• View webinars on Building Partnerships, and

Preventing Targeted Violence and Protecting the

Safety and Security of Houses of Worship.

Report Potential Threats

• Listen to local authorities and public safety officials.

• If You See Something, Say Something® Report

suspicious activity and threats of violence, including

online threats, to local law enforcement, FBI Field

Offices, or your local Fusion Center. Call 911 in case of

emergency.

• If you know someone who is struggling with mental

health issues or may pose a danger to themselves or 

others, seek help.
National Terrorism Advisory System November 30, 2022, 2:00 PM ET

Bulletin

DHS.gov/advisories

This Bulletin will expire on 

May 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET

If You See Something, Say Something® Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or call 911.

The National Terrorism Advisory System providesinformation on homeland security issues and threats. It is distributed by the Department of Homeland Security.

More information is available at: DHS.gov/advisories. To receive mobile updates: Twitter.com/dhsgov. 

If You See Something, Say Something® used with permission of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

• Perceptions of government overreach continue to drive individuals to attempt to commit violence targeting government officials and

law enforcement officers. In August 2022, an individual wearing body armor and armed with a firearm and a nail gun attempted to

forcibly enter the Cincinnati, Ohio Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). When uniformed officers responded, the

individual fled the scene, resulting in a pursuit and eventual shots fired by responding officers. In the days preceding the attack, the

individual called on others to acquire weapons and kill federal law enforcement, claiming he felt he was fighting in a “civil war.”

• Some domestic violent extremists have expressed grievances based on perceptions that the government is overstepping its

Constitutional authorities or failing to perform its duties. Historically, issues related to immigration and abortion have been cited by

prior attackers as inspiration for violence. Potential changes in border security enforcement policy, an increase in noncitizens

attempting to enter the U.S., or other immigration-related developments may heighten these calls for violence.

HOW WE ARE RESPONDING

DHS works with partners across every level of government, in the private sector, and in local communities to keep Americans safe, 

including through the following examples of our resources and support:

• DHS and the FBI continue to share timely and actionable information and intelligence with the broadest audience possible. This

includes sharing information and intelligence with our partners across every level of government and in the private sector. We

conduct recurring threat briefings with private sector and state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus partners, including to inform

security planning efforts. DHS remains committed to working with our partners to identify and prevent all forms of terrorism and

targeted violence, and to support law enforcement efforts to keep our communities safe.

• In July 2022, DHS reconstituted the Faith-based Security Advisory Council (FBSAC). The FBSAC serves as an advisory body with the

purpose of providing guidance and recommendations to the Secretary on the development and implementation of strategies, policies,

programs, and information sharing practices that will further the Department’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and

recover from acts of targeted violence or terrorism, major disasters, cyberattacks, or other threats or emergencies against places of

worship, faith communities, and faith-based organizations.

• DHS’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), the FBI, and the National Counterterrorism Center in 2021 jointly updated

behavioral indicators of U.S. extremist mobilization to violence. Further, I&A’s National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program

continues to provide tools and resources for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners on preventing terrorism and

targeted violence, including online suspicious activity reporting training.

• DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) works with government and private sector partners – including owners

and operators of critical infrastructure and public gathering places – to enhance security and mitigate risks posed by acts of terrorism

and targeted violence through its network of Protective Security Advisors and resources addressing Active Shooters, School Safety,

Bombing Prevention, and Soft Targets-Crowded Places.

• DHS’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) educates and trains stakeholders on how to identify indicators of

radicalization to violence, where to seek help, and the resources that are available to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. In 2022,

CP3 awarded about $20 million in grants through its Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program.

• In 2021 and 2022, DHS designated domestic violent extremism as a “National Priority Area” within its Homeland Security Grant Program

(HSGP), enabling our partners to access critical funds that help prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to related threats.

• In 2022, DHS’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provided over $250 million in funding to support target hardening and other

physical security enhancements to non-profit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack.

• DHS remains focused on recognizing disinformation that threatens the security of the American people, including disinformation by foreign 

states such as Russia, China, and Iran, or other adversaries, including as transnational criminal organizations and human smuggling organizations.

• SchoolSafety.gov consolidates school safety-related resources from across the government. Through this website, the K-12 academic

community can also connect with school safety officials and develop school safety plans.

• The DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships continues to engage a coalition of faith-based and community

organizations, including members of the Faith-based Security Advisory Council, to help build the capacity of faith-based and

community organizations seeking to protect their places of worship and community spaces.