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Understanding and Mitigating Violent Extremism Among Offenders

 

Published: March 7, 2024

 

Raises awareness of violent extremism and provides resources for corrections, probation, parole officers, and other stakeholders.

 

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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.

 

Responses to Overseas Conflicts May Impact Public Safety Agencies in the Homeland

 

Published: January 18, 2024

 

Provides enhanced awareness of and responses to overseas conflicts that may impact public safety agencies in the homeland.

 

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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.

 

Considerations for Responding to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Attack

 

Published: September 13, 2023

 

Provides key elements that may help establish an efficient and integrated response plan in the event of an IED attack.

 

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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.

 

Terrorist Exploitation of Online Gaming Platforms

 

Published: October 24, 2023

 

Provides awareness of possible exploitation of online gaming platforms, and provides investigative resource, collaborative opportunities, and response considerations.

 

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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.

 

Mixing Ideologies Requires Multipronged Terrorism Prevention Efforts

 

Published: May 25, 2023

 

Provides awareness on the individuals who mix multiple ideologies and aids in detection and prevention efforts in terrorism and other violent extremist activities.

 

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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.

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