First responders, performing homeland security or law enforcement activities on behalf of a state, local, tribal, or territorial government, can access unclassified CT information through US Government Internet portals. These websites contain intelligence products designed to enhance awareness of terrorism threats, tactics, techniques and procedures intended to help protect yourselves and your jurisdictions against potential terrorist attacks. For more information on how to access NCTC’s unclassified/for official use only CT products, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Counterterrorism Guide for Public Safety Personnel
Public safety personnel are often positioned to identify suspicious activity potentially related to terrorism, and in some cases, first responders who have reported this information have helped to disrupt terrorist plans or attacks in the US.
JCAT'S COUNTERTERRORISM GUIDE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL is designed to assist first responders in:
• RECOGNIZING and REPORTING suspicious activity that may be linked to terrorism, consistent with the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative;
• SPOTTING indicators of mobilization to violence; and,
• RESPONDING and MITIGATING terrorist attacks.
Intelligence Guide for First Responders
The Intelligence Guide for First Responders was produced by JCAT to improve information sharing among state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions and the federal government.
This guide:
• Highlights your role and responsibility as a consumer of intelligence information.
• Demonstrates how to handle this information and why it must be protected
• Shows you where to find this information and how to gain access to Internet-based U.S. Government systems.
• Helps you understand and participate in the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative.
• Provides an overview of the Intelligence Community, the intelligence cycle, and the products available to you.
• Identifies existing federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partnerships that you can use to carry out your duties and responsibilities.
Counterterrorism Digest
An UNCLASSIFIED compendium of international and domestic news focusing on CT information. It is produced by NCTC in collaboration with JCAT every Wednesday, and it includes relevant commentary on issues related to terrorism and CT. It is available on Internet-based, US Government information sharing systems.
Counterterrorism Weekly
A FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY periodical produced by NCTC in coordination with JCAT that focuses on international terrorism compiled from open source information with relevant commentary. It is posted to Internet-based, US Government information sharing systems.
First Responder Toolbox is an ad hoc, Unclassified//For Official Use Only, reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks. First Responder Toolboxes are available on DHS’ HSIN.gov, FBI’s LEO.gov, and the Domestic Security Alliance Council’s DSAC.gov.
Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)
A national, secure, and trusted web-based portal for information sharing and collaboration among federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners engaged in the homeland security mission.
• JCAT products are accessible in both the Emergency Services and Intelligence Communities of Interest on HSIN.
Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal (LEEP)
The Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal (LEEP) is a secure platform for law enforcement agencies, intelligence groups, and criminal justice entities. LEEP provides web-based investigative tools, analytical resources, and networking support allowing users to strengthen case development, collaborate with internal and external agencies, and securely share sensitive documents.
• JCAT products are accessible via JusticeConnect, National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) – Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) Community on LEEP.
Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Officer Safety Website
A secure, information-sharing website for law enforcement, dedicated to providing timely officer safety information and resources.
Technical Resource For Incident Prevention (TRIPWIRE)
An information-sharing network designed to increase awareness of evolving improvised explosive device tactics, techniques, and procedures.