Mitigating Terrorist Threats at Special Event Fan Zones and Watch Parties: Public Safety Considerations
Published: April 8, 2026
This product offers considerations for securing and responding to terrorist threats targeting fan zones, watch parties, and other mass gatherings associated with high-profile events.
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.



