FBI Receives Backlash After Encouraging People To Report Suspicious Behavior of ‘Family Members and Peers’
A century after Soviet Russia began to encourage children to spy on their parents, the FBI wants American kids to follow in those footsteps. On Sunday, the FBI issued a tweet encouraging children to consider their…
A century after Soviet Russia began to encourage children to spy on their parents, the FBI wants American kids to follow in those footsteps.
On Sunday, the FBI issued a tweet encouraging children to consider their parents as potential violent extremists and not to hesitate to turn them in.
“Family members and peers are often best positioned to witness signs of mobilization to violence. Help prevent homegrown violent extremism. Visit https://go.usa.gov/x6mjf to learn how to spot suspicious behaviors and report them to the #FBI. #NatSec,” the FBI tweeted.
The tweet references a publication called “Homegrown Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators.” The guide outlines behaviors considered possibly suspicious.