A Department of Homeland Security Emeritus Center of Excellence led by the University of Maryland

Background Report

ICONS team releases report on escalation management in gray zone international crises

Data

QAnon Crime Maps

Data

Extremism in the Ranks and After

Event

UMD Report: Conspiracy theories fueled more terror attacks in 2020

Feature

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Security and Terrorism Studies

Research

Ongoing study will inform resiliency best practices for the first responder community in wake of COVID-19

Research

Tracking Cartels: Infographic series depicts cartel operations in Mexico

Research

Characteristics and Targets of Mass Casualty Hate Crime Offenders

News

Offering Instruction Online? ICONS Simulations Available

Research

Motivations and Characteristics of Hate Crime Offenders

News

COVID-19 Updates and Resources from University of Maryland

Education & Training

START is an investment in the human capital of the homeland security enterprise. We bring cutting-edge research into undergraduate, graduate, and professional classrooms, and we incorporate students of all levels into our real-world, policy-relevant research agenda. Learn More

Data & Analysis

One of START’s unique contributions to the national security enterprise is our creation and dissemination of objective data and tools. These factual baselines provide a scientific foundation for knowledge building and formulating sound counterterrorism policy and practice. Learn More

Policy & Practice

Real-world problems rarely fit within any one academic discipline and cannot be addressed without insight from the field. START leverages multidisciplinary expertise and practitioner input to be of use in the real-world. Learn More