Firearms – Stay SafeTerrorist Tools

Friday 28th November 2014

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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

MODERATE

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

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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Mumbai 2008

RUNIs there a safe route? Is there a safe route? RUN, if not HIDERUN, if not HIDE

In the event of a firearms or weapons attack, escape if you can

Insist others leave with youInsist others leave with you

Leave belongings behindLeave belongings behind

Consider the safest optionConsider the safest option

Can you get there without exposing Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?yourself to greater danger?

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Find cover from GUNFIRE

Cover from view does not mean you are SAFE. Bullets go through glass, brick, wood and metal

If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you

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 doorWestgate Kenya

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LOCATION where are you and suspects?

DIRECTIONWhere did you last see the suspects?

DESCRIPTIONFeatures, clothing, weapons

FURTHER INFORMATIONWeapons, building etc

Location of :–Location of :–•EntrancesEntrances•ExitsExits•Numbers involvedNumbers involved•InjuriesInjuries•HostagesHostages

TELL

STOPOthers from entering the area

CALL 999: What the police need to know

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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

4. be unable to distinguish you from the attackers

2.treat you firmly

3. question you

FOLLOW

5.You will be evacuated when it is safe to do so

Armed Police Response

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YOUmust

STAY SAFEWhat 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

IF YOU SUSPECT IT, REPORT IT

CALL 0800 789 321CONFIDENTIAL ANTI-TERRORIST HOTLINE

IF URGENT CALL 999

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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: NACTSODate created: 17/11/2014 Review date: 17/11/2014 Version: 1Author: National Counter Terrorism HQ

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