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Potential for Terrorists to Exploit Challenges Associated with COVID-19
Published: April 1, 2020
Highlights the potential for terrorists to take advantage of the challenges associated with a National crisis, and provides general considerations and resources for public safety personnel.
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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Complex Operating Environment: Oil and Gas Pipeline
Published: February 19, 2020
Highlights the importance of established partnerships and information sharing governmental partners and private-sector partners as a critical component to the security and safety of pipelines against terrorist attack.
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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Complex Operating Environment – High-Rise Hotel
Published: November 12, 2019
Provides security stakeholders with planning and emergency response considerations.
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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Persistent Threat of Terrorist Ambush Attacks on First Responders
Published: January 14, 2020
Provides awareness of the threat that ambush style attacks pose to first responders, as well as recommendations and resources to enhance officer safety and preparedness.
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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Hospitality Industry: Enhanced Suspicious Activity Awareness Assists in Terrorism Prevention
Published: November 12, 2019
Promotes awareness in the hospitality industry to enhance security and safety against terrorist activities.
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.



