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Extremist Recruitment in Law Enforcement

The topic revolves around how extremist actors use online platforms to recruit and influence law enforcement, including incidents like the January 6 Capitol attack and the role of trainers with extremist ties.

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Jan 13, 2026

What are documented instances of extremist groups amplifying law-enforcement recruitment or incidents online?

Extremist actors have demonstrably used online platforms to amplify narratives that intersect with law enforcement recruitment and incidents — from sympathetic promotion of officers at events like Jan...