Terrorist tools, firearms, Counter Terrorism Awareness Week 14' #StaySafe

1. Firearms – Stay Safe
Terrorist Tools
Friday 28th November 2014

2. 2
The threat level in the UK from international
terrorism
SEVERE
The threat level in Great Britain (England,
Wales and Scotland) from Northern Ireland
-related terrorism
MODERAT
E
The threat level in Northern Ireland
from Northern Ireland-related terrorism
SEVERE
•Critical – An Attack is Expected Imminently
•Severe – An Attack is Highly Likely
•Substantial – An Attack is a Strong Possibility
•Moderate – An Attack is Possible but not Likely
•Low – An Attack is Unlikely
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Current threat levels

3. To raise awareness of
incidents involving
firearms and weapons
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To consider
your action at an
incident
To raise awareness of
how armed officers
may act at an incident
To consider
information that armed
officers may require
AIMS AND
OBJECTIVES
STAY SAFE

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In the event of a firearms or
weapons attack, escape if you can
RUN IIss tthheerree aa ssaaffee rroouuttee??
Mumbai 2008
CCoonnssiiddeerr tthhee ssaaffeesstt ooppttiioonn
RRUUNN,, iiff nnoott HHIIDDEE
CCaann yyoouu ggeett tthheerree wwiitthhoouutt eexxppoossiinngg
yyoouurrsseellff ttoo ggrreeaatteerr ddaannggeerr??
IInnssiisstt ootthheerrss lleeaavvee wwiitthh yyoouu
LLeeaavvee bbeelloonnggiinnggss bbeehhiinndd

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Find cover from GUNFIRE
If you can see the attacker, they
may be able to see you
Cover from view does not mean you
are SAFE. Bullets go through glass,
brick, wood and metal
Find cover from gunfire including
•Substantial brickwork
•Heavy/reinforced metal walls
HIDE
If you can’t RUN, HIDE
Be aware of your exits
Try not to get trapped
Be quiet, silence your phone
Lock/barricade yourself in
Move away from the door
Westgate Kenya

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CALL 999: What the police need to know
LOCATION
where are you and suspects?
DIRECTION
Where did you last see the
suspects?
DESCRIPTION
Features, clothing, weapons
FURTHER
INFORMATION
Weapons, building etc
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•EEnnttrraanncceess
•EExxiittss
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•IInnjjuurriieess
•HHoossttaaggeess
TELL
STOP
Others from entering the area

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Armed Police Response
Follow their instructions
Remain calm
Can you move to a
safer area?
Avoid sudden movement
or any that may be
considered a threat
Keep your hands in
view
Officers may…
1. point guns at you
2.treat you firmly
3. question you
4. be unable to
distinguish you from
the attackers
FOLLOW
5.You will be evacuated when it is safe to do so

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YOU
must
STAY SAFE
What are YOUR PLANS in an incident?
What plans do OTHERS have?
[staff or visitors who are less mobile, frail, vulnerable or visually
or hearing impaired, need a personal emergency evacuation
plan PEEP for fire evacuation. Adapt it for these circumstances]
What are your COMPANY PLANS?
Display the STAY SAFE POSTER

9. IF YOU SUSPECT IT, REPORT IT
CALL 0800 789 321
CONFIDENTIAL ANTI-TERRORIST HOTLINE
IF URGENT CALL 999
OFFICIAL

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Questions ?

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Freedom of Information Act
Protective Marking OFFICIAL Publication Scheme Y/N: N
Title: COUNTER TERRORISM AWARENESS WEEK 2014
Summary: Briefings for National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week
Branch / OCU: NACTSO
Date created: 17/11/2014 Review date: 17/11/2014 Version: 1
Author: National Counter Terrorism HQ
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