1.
Counter
Terrorism
Awareness

2.
THE THREAT
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
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

3.
AQ Seven Phases
• Phase 1 – ‘The awakening’ 2000 -2003
• Phase 2 – ‘Opening Eyes’ up to 2006
• Phase 3 – ‘Arising and Standing up’ 2007–2010
• Phase 4 – Collapse of the Arabic Governments 2010–2013
• Phase 5 – Caliphate declared 2013–2016
• Phase 6 – ‘Total Confrontation’ 2016
• Phase 7 – ‘Definitive Victory’ 2020

4.
CONTEST
UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Pursue Prosecuting Terrorist Offenders
Protect Target Hardening
Prepare Supporting community and
corporate resilience
Prevent Safeguarding those vulnerable
to radicalisation

5.
Firearms &
Weapons
Attacks

6.
RUN
• Consider the safest option
• 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

7.
HIDE
• Find cover from GUNFIRE
including
– Substantial brickwork
– Heavy/reinforced metal walls
• If you can see the attacker,
they may be able to see you
• Cover from view does not
mean you are SAFE. Rounds
go through glass, brick, wood
and metal
• Be aware of your exits
• Try not to get trapped
• Be quiet, silence your
phone
• Lock/barricade yourself in
• Move away from the door

8.
TELL
LOCATION
where are you and suspects?
DIRECTION
Where did you last see the
suspects?
DESCRIPTION
Features, clothing, weapons
FURTHER INFORMATION
Weapons, building etc
Location of :–
Entrances
Exits
Numbers involved
Injuries
Hostages
STOP
Others from entering the area
CALL 999: What the police need to know:

9.
FOLLOW
Armed Police Response
Officers may…
1. point guns at you
2. treat you firmly
3. question you
4. be unable to distinguish
you from the attackers
5. You will be evacuated
when it is safe to do so
• Follow their instructions
• Remain calm
• Avoid sudden
movements or any that
may be considered a
threat
• Keep your hands in view

10.
STAY SAFE
• What are YOUR PLANS in an incident?
• What plans do OTHERS have?
• Think of staff or visitors who are less mobile, frail,
vulnerable or visually or hearing impaired, build on
personal emergency evacuation plans for fire
evacuation and adapt for these circumstances.
• What are your organisation’s PLANS?
You must

11.
IF YOU SUSPECT IT, REPORT IT
CALL 0800 789 321
CONFIDENTIAL ANTI-TERRORIST HOTLINE
IF URGENT CALL 999

12.
QUESTIONS?