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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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

Best Practices for Vehicle Screening Against Terrorist Tactics - Print

 

Published: July 16, 2019

 

Highlights threat actors variety of tactics to target, track or attack vehicles and how to mitigate these attempts.

 

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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.

 

 

Female Violent Extremists: Implications for Public Safety

 

Published: August 21, 2019

 

Provides awareness of female violent extremists and the implications for public safety.

 

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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.

 

Best Practices for Vehicle Screening Against Terrorist Tactics - Interactive

 

Published: July 16, 2019

 

Highlights threat actors variety of tactics to target, track or attack vehicles and how to mitigate these attempts.

 

read more

 

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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