Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America

Trigger Points Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America by Mark Follman is a thought-provoking exploration of the specialized teams working to prevent mass shootings. Through meticulous reporting and storytelling, Follman sheds light on the emerging field of behavioral threat assessment, which combines mental health and law enforcement expertise to identify warning signs of planned violence. The book delves into the history of this field, tracing its development from Secret Service investigations and FBI serial-killer hunting in the late 1970s. It follows how the method evolved over time, influenced by high-profile tragedies such as Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and Parkland. Follman's narrative offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding mass shootings, moving beyond simplistic explanations to provide a more comprehensive picture. By examining the circumstances and behaviors leading up to these devastating attacks, Follman provides a hopeful narrative that highlights the potential for constructive intervention before it's too late. This book is an urgent read that illuminates real possibility for change in the ongoing national crisis of mass shootings.