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.
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.
Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP): Indicators of Acquisition and Manufacture, and Considerations for Response
Published: October 1, 2019
Highlights the importance of first responders to recognize precursor chemicals, associated equipment, and efforts to mix and synthesize TATP.
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.
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.
Recognizing Possible Terrorist 911 Calls: Indicators and Considerations for an Effective Response
Published: September 11, 2019
Provides 911 operators and dispatchers, as well as first responders, who may have limited terrorism training, in understanding indicators and implementing proactive measures if a potential terrorist places a call to 911 before or during an 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.