Third-Party Security Critical to Safeguarding Public Gatherings From Terrorist Threats
Published: April 15, 2025
This product offers event planning considerations for public safety officials and other private-sector partners in light of potential terrorist plotting in the US.
JCAT Mission
The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified 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.
Evaluating and Responding to Violent Extremist Hoax Threats
Published: Nov 8, 2024
This product is assists public safety officials and other security stakeholders in detecting, evaluating, responding to, and mitigating violent extremist hoax threats and online harassment tactics.
JCAT Mission
The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified 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.
Enhancing Bystander Reporting to Prevent Terrorism
Published: Sept 23, 2024
Provides best practices to first responders on encouraging bystander reporting to improve terrorism prevention.
JCAT Mission
The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified 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.
Potential Malign Uses of Extended-Reality Technologies
Published: Nov 8, 2024
Highlights potential use of Extended-Reality technologies by terrorist actors and offers considerations to public safety officials regarding this immersive virtual space
JCAT Mission
The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified 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.



