Firearms Stay Safe Terrorist Tools Current threat levels

Firearms – Stay Safe Terrorist Tools

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

Firearms & Weapons Attack OFFICIAL STAY SAFE To raise awareness of incidents involving firearms and weapons AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 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

Firearms & Weapons Attack OFFICIAL In the event of a firearms or weapons attack, escape if you can Consider the safest option RUN Is there a safe route? RUN, if not HIDE Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger? Insist others leave with you Leave belongings behind Mumbai 2008

Firearms & Weapons Attack OFFICIAL If you can’t RUN, HIDE Find cover from GUNFIRE If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you HIDE 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 Be aware of your exits Westgate Kenya Try not to get trapped Be quiet, silence your phone Lock/barricade yourself in Move away from the door

Firearms & Weapons Attack OFFICIAL CALL 999: What the police need to know LOCATION TELL where are you and suspects? DIRECTION Where did you last see the suspects? DESCRIPTION Features, clothing, weapons FURTHER INFORMATION Weapons, building etc STOP Others from entering the area Location of : – • Entrances • Exits • Numbers involved • Injuries • Hostages

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

Firearms & Weapons Attack OFFICIAL 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

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

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 OFFICIAL 10