The Sovereign Citizen Threat: Mitigation Through Law Enforcement Action
Abstract
Sovereign Citizens are anti-government adherents who view themselves as independent from the US government. When Sovereign Citizens crimes involve threats or violent acts this behavior constitutes domestic terrorism. Despite misconceptions that Sovereign Citizen Extremist anti-government violence is mostly reactive in nature, Sovereign Citizen Extremists actually plan acts of violence just as frequently. These acts are a threat to the US and law enforcement in particular. To mitigate Sovereign Citizen Extremism, law enforcement must capitalize on existing partnerships via innovative investigation and intelligence sharing while simultaneously initiating broader community collaboration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 27, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1177455
Entities
People
- Keith H Jr Bethke
Organizations
- Marine Corps University