First Responder Toolbox is an ad hoc, Unclassified//For Official Use Only, 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.
Click here for the JCAT Catalog Overview from December 2013 to December 2021.
Desk References and Brochures:
- JCAT Brochure
- Terrorism Prevention Brochure/Trifold
- Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM) Brochure/Trifold
- US Violent Extremism Mobilation Indicators 2021 - Desk Reference
- Terrorism Prevention Spectrum
First Responder Toolbox:
- ACID ATTACKS: Potential Opportunistic Threat and Rapid Treatment Awareness
- Animal Cruelty- A Possible Warning Behavior for Terrorism - survey
- Awareness of Illicit Cryptomining-Related Activities May Improve Detection
- Awareness of Violent Extremist Tactics To Defeat Physical Security Can Improve Response
- Best Practices for Vehicle Screening Against Terrorist Tactics (interactive)
- Best Practices for Vehicle Screening Against Terrorist Tactics (print) - survey
- Bus Attacks Highlight Potential Tactics and Mitigation Efforts
- Bystanders Are Key To Countering Terrorism - survey
- Chemical and Biological Threats to Food Retailers
- Chemical and Biological Threats to Food Retailers - graphic - survey
- Complex Operating Environment - Airport
- Complex Operating Environment - Educational Facilities: Primary and Secondary Schools
- Complex Operating Environment - Educational Facilities: Post-Secondary Institutions
- Complex Operating Environment - Electric Grid
- Complex Operating Environment – Ferry Systems - New!
- Complex Operating Environment – Food and Agriculture
- Complex Operation Environment – Healthcare Facilities
- Complex Operating Environment - High-Rise Hotel
- Complex Operating Environment - Oil and Gas Refineries
- Complex Operating Environment - Oil and Gas Pipeline - Survey
- Complex Operating Environment - Shopping Malls
- Complex Operating Environment – Special and Other Significant Events
- Complex Operating Environment -- Special and Other Significant Events - Print
- Considerations for Responding to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Attack
- Counterterrorism Considerations for Waterfront Locations
- Counterterrorism (CT) Program Consideration for Public Safety
- Emerging Technologies and Possible Malign Uses by Terrorists - New!
- Emerging Technologies May Heighten Terrorist Threats
- Engaging the LGBTQIA+ Community To Counter Violent Extremist Threats - New!
- Female Violent Extremists
- Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine (HMTD)-survey
- Hospitality Industry: Enhanced Suspicious Activity Awareness Assists in Terrorism Prevention
- Identifying and Preventing Illicit Use of Cryptocurrency by Terrorists
- Identifying and Preventing Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing
- Identifying Terrorist Trade-Based Money Laundering - New!
- IED Manufacturing Components
- IED Manufacture Indicators
- Intervention Options for Minors Vulnerable to Violent Extremism Activity
- Involvement of Minors in Terrorist Plots and Attacks Likely To Endure
- International Partnerships Among Health, Private Sector, and Law Enforcement Necessary to Mitigate ISIS’s Organ Harvesting for Terrorist Funding
- Knockdown Gases: Dangers, Indicators, and Response
- Malicious Modification of UAS
- Mental Health Considerations in Threat Management of Terrorism Investigative Subjects-survey
- Mitigating the Threat of Terrorist-Initiated Arson Attacks on Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
- Mixing Ideologies Requires Multipronged Terrorism Prevention Efforts
- Multilayered Approach Can Help Mitigate Challenges Posed by Common HME Precursors and IED Components
- National Historical Landmarks and Monuments - Survey
- Natural Gas and Propane Terrorist Tactics - Survey
- OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY: Western-Based Friends and Family May be Forced to Pay Ransom for African Migrants to Criminal Entities With Possible Terrorist Ties
- Persistent Threat of Terrorist Ambush Attacks on First Responders
- Personal Security of First Responders in the Digital Age - Survey
- Planning and Preparedness Can Promote an Effective Response to a Terrorist Attack at Open-Access Events
- Plant-derived Toxins-survey
- Possible Indicators of Criminal Offenders Mobilizing to Violent Extremist
- Post 9-11 Response Evolution to an Enduring Threat
- Postal and Shipping - Identification and Mitigation of Suspicious Mail and Packages-survey
- Postal and Shipping- Suspicious Package Response Card
- Potential for Terrorists to Exploit Challenges Associated with COVID-19
- Programmable Microcontrollers - Potential for Illicit Use-survey
- Protection Considerations for Violent Extremist Threats to Public Officials
- Radiological Threat Awareness
- Recognizing Arson With a Nexus to Terrorism
- Recognizing Possible Terrorist 911 Calls: Indicators and Considerations for an Effective Response
- Reporting Suspicious Activity - Critical for Terrorism Prevention
- Reentry Service Partnerships Important in Terrorism Prevention
- Response Considerations for Increased Threat Reporting to US Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Responses to Overseas Conflicts May Impact Public Safety Agencies in the Homeland
- Special Events Working Aid
- Taxi Cab and Ride-Sharing Service Partnerships – Potential Public Safety Force Multiplier
- Taxi Cab and Ride-Sharing Service Potential Counterterrorism Force Multiplier-Visor Card
- Terrorism Planning and Incident Response Consideration for Bridges-survey
- Terrorism Prevention – A Form of Violence Reduction
- Terrorism Prevention - Addressing Early Risk Factors to Build Resilience Against Violent Extremism
- Terrorism Prevention Spectrum - New!
- Terrorist Attacks against Bars, Restaurants, Nightclubs Worldwide Highlight Importance of Public and Private Sector Partnerships in the Homeland
- Terrorist Arson
- Terrorist Commemorative Messaging Encourages Attacks - Survey
- Terrorist Disinformation
- Terrorist Exploitation of Online Gaming Platforms
- Terrorist Insider Threat
- Terrorist Messaging Urges Use of Edged Weapons - Survey
- Threat Assessment and Threat Managment (TATM)
- Threat Assessment and Threat Management - A Model Critical to Terrorism Prevention (1 of 3)
- Threat Assessment and Threat Management - Multidisciplinary Teams (2 of 3)
- Threat Assessment and Threat Management - Assessment and Management (3 of 3)
- Threats Against Houses of Worship Highlight the Importance of Religious Community Outreach (2022)
- Threats Against Religious Facilities and Adherents Highlight Importance of Religious Community Outreach (2019)
- Threat of Terrorism and Hate Crimes Against Jewish Communities in US - survey
- Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP): Indicators of Acquisition and Manufacture, and Considerations for Response
- Understanding and Mitigating Violent Extremism Among Offenders
- Urea Hydrogen Peroxide
- Use of Memes by Violent Extremists
- Vehicle Borne Attacks - Tactics and Mitigation-survey
- Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED): Preparedness, Recognition, And Response
- Vehicle Rental/Leasing Industry Partnerships: A Force Multiplier
- Violent Extremists and Terrorists Exploit Civil Unrest and Public Assemblies in the United States - survey
- Violent Extremists’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence - New!
JCAT First Responder Toolbox -- Terrorism Prevention Brochure/Trifold
This is a specially developed brochure that can be printed and folded as a trifold brochure.
In order for this to work, please use these printer settings:
- Select “Print on both sides of the paper”
- Select “Flip on short edge”
Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM) Brochure/Trifold
This is a specially developed brochure that can be printed and folded as a trifold brochure.
In order for this to work, please use these printer settings:
- Select “Print on both sides of the paper”
- Select “Flip on short edge”
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