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.