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Natural Resources Provide Illicit Profits for Terrorists

June 10, 2025
Large Public Gatherings Attractive Targets for Violent Extremists

May 14, 2025
Third-Party Security Critical to Safeguarding Public Gatherings From Terrorist Threats

April 15, 2025
Evaluating and Responding to Violent Extremist Hoax Threats

November 08, 2024
Potential Malign Uses of Extended-Reality Technologies

November 05, 2024
Enhancing Bystander Reporting to Prevent Terrorism

September 23, 2024
Emerging Technologies and Possible Malign Uses by Terrorists

July 19, 2024
Terrorism Prevention Spectrum

June 27, 2024
Complex Operating Environment – Ferry Systems

May 20, 2024
Violent Extremists’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

May 06, 2024
Identifying Terrorist Trade-Based Money Laundering

April 19, 2024
Understanding and Mitigating Violent Extremism Among Offenders

March 07, 2024
Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM)

March 07, 2024
Responses to Overseas Conflicts May Impact Public Safety Agencies in the Homeland

January 18, 2024
Terrorist Exploitation of Online Gaming Platforms

October 24, 2023
Considerations for Responding to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Attack

September 13, 2023
Mixing Ideologies Requires Multipronged Terrorism Prevention Efforts

May 25, 2023
Threat Assessment and Threat Management Series

February 13, 2023
Identifying and Preventing Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing

December 05, 2022
Emerging Technologies May Heighten Terrorist Threats

October 14, 2022
Reporting Suspicious Activity - Critical for Terrorism Prevention

October 12, 2022
Threats Against Houses of Worship Highlight the Importance of Religious Community Outreach (2022)

July 22, 2022
Use of Memes by Violent Extremists

July 13, 2022
Reentry Service Partnerships Important in Terrorism Prevention

May 11, 2022
Terrorism Prevention Brochure

April 04, 2022
Protection Considerations for Violent Extremist Threats to Public Officials

February 17, 2022
Terrorism Prevention - Addressing Early Risk Factors to Build Resilience Against Violent Extremism

February 08, 2022
Mitigating the Threat of Terrorist-Initiated Arson Attacks on Wildland-Urban Interface Areas

January 27, 2022
IED Manufacturing Components

October 26, 2021
Awareness of Illicit Cryptomining-Related Activities May Improve Detection

September 27, 2021
Identifying and Preventing Illicit Use of Cryptocurrency by Terrorists

September 23, 2021
Awareness of Violent Extremist Tactics To Defeat Physical Security Can Improve Response

September 17, 2021
Intervention Options for Minors Vulnerable to Violent Extremism Activity

September 13, 2021
Post 9/11 Response Evolution to an Enduring Threat

September 09, 2021
Counterterrorism Considerations for Waterfront Locations

June 15, 2021
Possible Indicators of Criminal Offenders Mobilizing to Violent Extremist

June 01, 2021
Personal Security of First Responders in the Digital Age

March 31, 2021
National Historical Landmarks and Monuments

March 15, 2021
Vehicle-Borne Attacks: Tactics and Mitigation

December 18, 2020
Plant-Derived Toxins: Identification, Indicators of Acquisition and Manufacture, and Considerations for Response

December 15, 2020
Programmable Microcontrollers: Potential for Illicit Use

December 10, 2020
Mental Health Considerations in Threat Management of Terrorism Investigative Subjects

December 03, 2020
Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine: Indicators of Acquisition, Manufacture, and Considerations for Response

November 23, 2020
Chemical and Biological Threats to Food Retailers

November 10, 2020
Bystanders Are Key to Countering Terrorism

November 09, 2020
Terrorist Messaging Urges Use of Edged-Weapons

November 02, 2020
Natural Gas and Propane Terrorist Tactics

October 29, 2020
Terrorist Commemorative Messaging Encourages Attacks

October 14, 2020
Radiological Threat Awareness

September 29, 2020
Urea Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Indicators of Acquisition and Manufacturing, and Considerations for Response

September 25, 2020
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): Recognizing Malicious Modification

September 16, 2020
Terrorist Insider Threat

September 02, 2020
Complex Operating Environment – Oil and Natural Gas Refineries

August 28, 2020
Complex Operating Environment – Special and Other Significant Events

August 11, 2020
ISIS Continues To Encourage Arson Attacks

August 07, 2020
Threat of Terrorism and Hate Crimes Against Jewish Communities in the United States

August 04, 2020
Violent Extremists and Terrorists Exploit Civil Unrest and Public Assemblies in the United States

July 28, 2020
Response Considerations for Increased Threat Reporting to US Telecommunications Infrastructure

June 10, 2020
Chemical and Biological Threats to Food Retailers

May 06, 2020
Knockdown Gases: Dangers, Indicators, and Response

April 02, 2020
Potential for Terrorists to Exploit Challenges Associated with COVID-19

April 01, 2020
Complex Operating Environment: Oil and Gas Pipelines

February 19, 2020
Persistent Threat of Terrorist Ambush Attacks on First Responders

January 14, 2020
Complex Operating Environment – High-Rise Hotel

November 12, 2019
Hospitality Industry: Enhanced Suspicious Activity Awareness Assists in Terrorism Prevention

November 12, 2019
Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP): Indicators of Acquisition and Manufacture, and Considerations for Response

October 01, 2019
Recognizing Possible Terrorist 911 Calls: Indicators and Considerations for an Effective Response

September 11, 2019
Female Violent Extremists: Implications for Public Safety

August 21, 2019
Best Practices for Vehicle Screening Against Terrorist Tactics - Print

July 16, 2019
Best Practices for Vehicle Screening Against Terrorist Tactics - Interactive

July 16, 2019
IED Manufacture Indicators

July 02, 2019
Threats Against Religious Facilities and Adherents Highlight Importance of Religious Community Outreach (2019)

June 28, 2019
Complex Operating Environment – Educational Facilities: Primary and Secondary Schools

June 28, 2019
Complex Operating Environment – Educational Facilities: Post-Secondary Institutions

June 28, 2019
Multilayered Approach Can Help Mitigate Challenges Posed by Common HME Precursors and IED Components

May 24, 2019
Counterterrorism (CT) Program Considerations for Public Safety

May 07, 2019
Complex Operating Environment – Stadiums and Arenas

April 10, 2019
Bus Attacks Highlight Potential Tactics and Mitigation Efforts

April 04, 2019
Vehicle Rental/Leasing Industry Partnerships: A Force Multiplier

January 29, 2019
Involvement of Minors in Terrorist Plots and Attacks Likely To Endure

November 29, 2018
Postal and Shipping: Identification and Mitigation of Suspicious Mail and Packages

November 15, 2018
Postal and Shipping: Identification and Mitigation of Suspicious Mail and Packages – Response Card

November 15, 2018
Terrorism Planning and Incident Response Considerations for Bridges

August 13, 2018
Violent Extremists Likely Will Continue to Use Disinformation on Social Media Outlets to Instill Fear and Radicalize Others

August 09, 2018
Animal Cruelty: A Possible Warning Behavior for Terrorism and Other Premeditated Violence Against Humans Which Needs Reporting and Further Vetting

July 18, 2018
Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED): Preparedness, Recognition, and Response – Print

July 10, 2018
Complex Operating Environment – Shopping Malls

May 23, 2018
Complex Operating Environment—Electric Grid

May 08, 2018
Complex Operating Environment – Healthcare Facilities

April 16, 2018
Complex Operating Environment – Airports

April 10, 2018
Planning and Preparedness Can Promote an Effective Response to a Terrorist Attack at Open-Access Events

March 30, 2018
Taxi Cab and Ride-sharing Service Partnerships – Potential Public Safety Force Multiplier

March 09, 2018
Taxi Cab and Ride-sharing Service Partnerships – Potential Public Safety Force Multiplier – Visor Card

March 09, 2018
Terrorism Prevention - A Form of Violence Reduction

October 30, 2017
ACID ATTACKS: Potential Opportunistic Threat and Rapid Treatment Awareness

October 03, 2017
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY: Western-Based Friends and Family May be Forced to Pay Ransom for African Migrants to Criminal Entities With Possible Terrorist Ties

September 15, 2017
International Partnerships Among Public Health, Private Sector, and Law Enforcement Necessary To Mitigate ISIS’s Organ Harvesting for Terrorist Funding

May 11, 2017
Recognizing Arson with a Nexus to Terrorism

April 14, 2017
Complex Operating Environment - Food and Agriculture

March 07, 2017
Terrorist Attacks against Bars, Restaurants, and Nightclubs Worldwide Highlight Importance of Public and Private Sector Partnerships in the Homeland

January 09, 2017
Special Events Working Aid

June 10, 2016

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The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, the 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.