Terrorism: Action and Reaction During an Incident

Inside this issue

Statistics & Recent Events……...2-3

Charity Scams & Crisis Fraud ....... 2

Terrorist Access to the Internet .. 3

Gun & Knife Attacks………………..3-4

Who Are the Terrorists? ............. 4

Stampedes .................................. 5

Vehicle Attacks………………………..5-6

On Lockdown… ..……………………...6

Locating Loved Ones…………..……..7

Helping Victims on Scene……...…..8

Police Response & Summary……..8

Introduction For the last few months, terrorism has been mentioned in thousands of news report across all media platforms. Due to the escalation in various types of public attacks, Mindstar Security has received a lot of questions regarding the relative safety of traveling to Paris, London, and other locations in western Europe—as well as the relative safety in large US cities. While terror related incidents have increased in 2017 (compared to prior years), there is no way to accurately predict when and where the next incident will occur. Thus, traveling “safe and smart” with situational awareness and a plan of what to do if something does happen is very important.

School shootings, bombings, terrorist attacks and assassination attempts by gunman are nothing new. While the number of incidents has spiked recently, these types of group and lone-wolf perpetrated incidents have been taking place in the United States for well over 130 years. Between 1865 and 1940, there were at least 28 terrorist/mass shooting incidents in the US. A few of these past incidents included:

May 4, 1886 - Chicago, Illinois - a bomb was thrown during labor rally at Haymarket Square killing and injuring many ; 8 home grown terrorists - anarchists were responsible.

Oct 1, 1910 - Los Angeles, California - Labor activists bombed The Los Angeles Times building and caused partial collapse of the building; two bombs at other locations were defused.

July 22, 1916 - San Francisco, California - a suitcase bomb exploded at the Preparedness Day parade.

September 16, 1920 - New York City, New York - a bomb in horse-drawn wagon exploded near Morgan bank in lower Manhattan.

May 18, 1927 - Bath, Michigan - a bomb placed in school exploded followed by suicide bombing.

September 21, 1935 - Brooklyn, New York - A plane was hijacked from Brooklyn and flown across the Atlantic, crashing in Ireland.

July 4, 1940 New York City, New York - A bomb exploded at the British Pavilion at the World's Fair, killing 2 police officers and injuring 2.

This report presents a summary of the most recent terrorist attacks in the United States, the United Kingdom, and in Europe. While it is very difficult to prevent or predict the occurrence of a terrorist attack, recommendations in this report can inform individuals and families how to take a few precautions and reduce their risk if faced with some type of terrorist incident —which could be life saving.

Concierge Security Report June 2017

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Charity Scams - Crisis Fraud

Beware of phishing scams and other con

artists who are using the names of

terrorist victims to collect money. Too

many criminals are creating fake “help

the victims” charities through social

media or GoFundMe sites. These scams

prey on the average person’s

sympathies for those affected by such

events.

Unfortunately when a terrorist event

occurs, con artists pretend to represent

real charities, soliciting consumers by

phone, online, or outside stores or

malls. They make vague, phony claims

about supporting a worthwhile cause

and collect donations on the spot, but

they keep the money for themselves.

Scammers aim to take advantage of

consumers' generosity by creating fake

charities or misusing the name and

brand of a well-known charity to get

donations sent to them.

ScamAwareness.org urges consumers

to verify that the charity and its web

address are legitimate before making a

donation. It's also helpful to use a check

or credit card when donating, rather

than a wire transfer or cash. If the

charity is a fraudulent one, the donation

could more easily be recovered if a

check or credit card was used.

Social media sites can also be leveraged

to identify potential targets or collect

data used as part of building the profile

of a target for a customized phishing

attack. A quick search on Facebook for

“Help the Victims of Manchester”

produces dozens of Facebook groups.

The groups, as a whole, include the

names of thousands of members. This

population could become targets of a

spear phishing campaign.

Be careful of “Friending” or “Liking” as

identifying yourself could lead to being

targeted by one of the crisis scammers

or charity thieves.

Statistics and Recent Incidents Between January 2016 and June 2017, there have been 30 terrorist incidents as defined by Mindstar Security. The definition we have used to define terrorism is very broad and includes incidents that otherwise or legally may be defined as “lone-wolf attacks,” “hate crimes,”, or “mass shootings.” We choose to use the broadest definition because during the actual execution of the attack—whether the attacker or attackers use guns, knives, bombs, or vehicles—the motivation is a moot point. If you need to react to an active shooter to protect yourself, you do not need to know the motivation, you just need to know how to respond and how to best protect yourself and your family. The motivation does, however, become important during the post-incident investigative and intelligence gathering phases as well as for the legal/prosecution processes. The most recent 2017 incidents collected by Mindstar include:

1. June 21, 2017 – Knife attack at Bishop International Airport near Flint in Michigan.

2. June 20, 2017 – Bomb attack at Brussels Central Station in Belgium.

3. June 19, 2017 – Vehicle attack carrying gas cylinders at the Champs Elysees in Paris, France.

4. June 19, 2017 – Vehicle attack at the Finsbury Park neighborhood in London, England.

5. June 18, 2017 – Bat attack and homicide in Sterling, Virginia.

6. June 14, 2017 – Active shooter at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia.

7. June 6, 2017 – Hammer attack/knife attack at Notre Dame in Paris, France.

8. June 3, 2017 – Vehicle attack/knife attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London, England.

9. May 26, 2017 – Knife attack on a MAX Light Rail train in Portland, Oregon.

10. May 22, 2017: Bomb attack outside the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England.

11. May 18, 2017 – Vehicle attack in Times Square in New York City.

12. April 20, 2017 - Active shooter at the Champs Elysees in Paris, France.

13. April 7, 2017 - Vehicle attack in a shopping district and mall in Stockholm, Sweden.

14. April 3, 2017 - Bomb attack on a Saint Petersburg subway in Russia.

15. March 22, 2017 - Vehicle attack/knife attack on Westminster Bridge and outside the Parliament building in London, England.

16. February 3, 2017 - Knife attack near the Louvre in Paris, France.

17. January 31, 2017 – Active shooter at Union Station in Denver, Colorado.

18. January 6, 2017 - Active shooter at the Fort Lauderdale Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Terrorist Access to the Internet and Social Media

Terrorists groups and extremists have

been using social media to

disseminate propaganda and to

communicate for years. While it may

seem obvious that those companies

(such as Facebook, Twitter and

others) would move quickly to

remove and ban such activities, it is

not that simple. In 2015 US

Representative Joe Barton asked the

FCC, “Isn’t there something we can

do under existing law to shut those

Internet sites down?” And more

recently, Prime Minister Theresa May

stated, “We cannot allow this

ideology the safe space it needs to

breed…and we have to deprive the

extremists of their safe spaces online

including social media.”

While these elected officials may be

altruistic in their statements, they

clearly do not understand the

dynamics of social media or the

reality of the situation. As social

media platforms do more to shut

down terrorist rhetoric and hate

speech, videos, and commentary, the

extremists will do what they have

always done – bypass and go around

the restrictions by:

1. Using cloaked language, acronyms,

or colloquialisms on social media

sites that will not be picked up by

automated language detectors.

2. Altering their communications to

more private channels such as text

messaging and apps. Software like

WhatsApp uses technology called

end-to-end encryption which makes

it possible for anyone to send private

messages.

3. Using secure message and voice

communication devices like

CryptoPhone or BlackPhone.

Incidents 2016-2017 These types of attacks that have occurred in the US, the UK and in various parts of western Europe are, unfortunately, probably going to continue and may be even escalate. Even the Middle East is not immune to terrorist incidents. On June 7, 2017 in Tehran, Iran two active shooting attacks were simultaneously carried out against the Iranian parliament and the Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini, leaving 12 people dead and 42 wounded. ISIS claimed responsibility for both attacks. The shootings were the first terrorist attacks in Tehran in more than a decade. A good “heat map” of worldwide terrorist incidents can be viewed at:

https://storymaps.esri.com/stories/terrorist-attacks/

Given the escalation in attacks it is important to know a bit about how to protect yourself and how to react if you are in a dangerous situation that begins to unfold whether you are in the United States or overseas.

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Gun and Knife Attacks: What to do Mindstar Security has pulled dozens of articles and documents from several different public and private expert sources that discuss what to do in the event of a terror attack. In addition to the research, we have combined our training and experience to create this general set of guidelines for what to do in the event the unthinkable happens and you are caught in the middle of one of these situations. In the very unlikely event that you are ever caught up in a terror attack or other type of attack by a deranged individual that involves firearms, knives, or other lethal handheld weapons, it will be advantageous to have an understanding of the following guidelines. Overall, the recommend-ed course of actions include: Run, Hide, Fight, and Call.

RUN

Escape if possible – Whether you can run as fast as you can in the opposite direction of the attacker(s) or if you have to quietly sneak away, just get as far away from there as fast as you can. This should be your first option.

Consider the safest options – Is there a safe route? If so, TAKE IT.

Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?

Tell others leave with you but do not waste time trying to convince them if they are frozen in fear or otherwise refusing to move.

Leave your belongings behind, with the exception of your phone or anything that could potentially be used as a weapon (so long as it does not slow you down).

Even if the shooter is visible you still may have an opportunity to run. If the shooter is far enough away, there's a great chance the attacker cannot shoot a moving target. Run in a direction that is at an angle to their location, rather than simply running straight away from him, which will give them an easier shot. Running away at an angle means he has to shoot a moving target, which can sometimes even be difficult for trained shooters.

Who Are the Terrorists?

Who are the Terrorists responsible

for the recent attacks worldwide?

The extremists and those inspired by

terrorist rhetoric and propaganda

include:

Boko Haram - This radical Islamic

militant group is based in Nigeria and

allied with ISIS. In 2014, Boko Haram

was the deadliest terrorist

organization responsible for at least

6,600 deaths.

Islamic State (ISIL, ISIS, Daesh) - A

radical Islamic militant group that

controls large parts of Iraq and Syria.

PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) - A

militant Kurdish group based in

Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan. It is

fighting to establish an independent

Kurdish state and targets Turkish

government and military facilities.

Al-Qaeda - This radical Islamic group

is said to have active cells in more

than 20 countries. It claimed

responsibility for the 9/11 and 7/7

attacks before its leader, Osama bin

Laden, was killed in 2011

Al-Shabaab - A radical Islamic

militant group in East Africa.

Al-Shabaab is allied with al-Qaeda,

but operates independently.

Taliban - The Taliban governed

Afghanistan from 1996 until the

US-led invasion in 2001. It is

renowned for brutality against

civilians, especially women and

Afghanistan's Hazara ethnic minority.

Lone wolf – Many of the attacks have

been committed by individuals (or

small groups of 2-3 persons) who

operate independently of an

organized terror cell. These attackers

are “inspired” by radical groups, but

are not officially affiliated with any

particular militant group.

What to do, continued... HIDE

If you are unable to run away, then hide instead. Find cover from gunfire – flip a table over, hide behind a counter, do whatever you have to do to get as much “stuff” between you and the shooter. Substantial brickwork or heavy reinforced walls are ideal.

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

Cover from view does not necessarily mean you are safe. Bullets can go through glass, plastic, wood, and thin metal. That said, taking cover certainly increases your odds of survival.

Be aware of your exits and be prepared to run to them.

Try to avoid hiding somewhere that will result in you getting trapped. Even though you are hiding you want to be able to quickly flea that spot in the event that the attacker sees you and begins targeting you.

Be quiet – silence your phone and turn off vibrate.

If the room you are hiding in has a door, lock and/or barricade yourself in.

Stay away from the door.

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FIGHT

As a last option, you should fight the attacker(s). Hiding under a table waiting to be executed is not an option here. If you are unable to run or hide, you absolutely must fight. If you are physically fit and feel you are capable of doing so, rush the attacker.

The goal of rushing the attacker is to eventually disarm them. Tackle, punch, kick, elbow….anything you can possibly do. Even throwing liquid, such as a drink in your hand, can potentially distract an attacker.

Target sensitive areas such as the eyes, nose, throat, and groin.

Use whatever objects you have at your disposal as a weapon. Tools, sticks, silverware, sporting equipment…… anything you can get your hands on that can be used to inflict pain on the attacker.

Throw things at the attacker. The recent knife attacks by three terrorists in London took place (partially) in a restaurant. Imagine how successful a knife wielding attacker would be if half the restaurant began pelting him/them with pint glasses and plates. Flipping the table on its side in order to take cover and then throwing objects at someone with a knife would be a great example of the steps that can be taken in the “FIGHT” phase.

CALL

Call 911 or the equivalent of 911 in whatever country you are in. You should always know the general emergency numbers for wherever you are. Do not assume that someone else has already called for emergency services and that a call is unnecessary. You may be able to provide information that emergency responders do not already have. If you are in a safe place, MAKE THE CALL and relay the following to law enforcement:

Location – Where are you? Where is the attacker(s)?

Direction – Where did you last see the attacker(s)?

Detailed information – Casualties, types of injuries, building information, entrances, exits, hostages, etc.

“If you have to shelter in place, flip a table on its side to take cover

and to provide an additional barrier for flying debris, glass shards, or

bomb shrapnel.”

Stampedes are very dangerous and can occur at any event where there are crowds of people. The likelihood of a stampede taking place in a crowded place where someone has started shooting or setting off bombs is very high. In situations like this, most people’s fight or flight sets in and if you were paying attention earlier, you know that your first reaction should be flight. This means that hundreds or even thousands of people could simultaneously take off for the exits, creating a very dangerous situation. The following points should be considered should you ever find yourself in this situation such as the recent Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England:

Make a mental map of any crowded venue you enter and have an understanding of where the exits are. This applies to bars and restaurants just as much as it does arenas and concert halls.

Take a moment to visualize an emergency evacuation before it happens. Visualize step by step what you would do should an emergency present itself. It may also be beneficial to imagine where most of the crowd would probably go and to find an alternative exit/route during your visualization.

Do not just blindly do what the person or people near you does. People tend to follow one another in high stress situations, sometimes clogging certain exits while completely neglecting others.

If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down, because you could easily get trampled. Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd; take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.

Conserve energy – don't push against the crowd and do not yell or scream.

Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxer – it gives you movement and protects your chest.

Beware of bottlenecks like doorways and hallways, where multidirectional pushing can cause a semicircle of bodies packed so tightly that nobody can move (or breathe). This phenomenon actually kills more people during stampedes than trampling. The worst scenario is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object. Try to stay away from walls, fences or barricades, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly.

If you fall and cannot get up, keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms and curl up into the fetal position. Do not lay on your stomach or back, as this dangerously exposes your lungs.

After you are pushed forward, like in a wave there is a lull. In that lull is your chance to move, and the way you move is on a diagonal, between pockets of people. There is always space between people. A couple of steps sideways, another wave surge, then another couple of steps in the next lull. You work your way out that way until you get to the periphery.

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Stampedes - A Different Kind of Danger

Vehicle Attacks Over the past year, terrorists have increased vehicle attacks against western cities. Nice, Berlin, London (more than once), Paris, and Stockholm have all seen attacks in which a terrorists has driven a vehicle into heavily populated areas in hopes of hitting as many people as possible. This style of attack appears to be the easiest way for terrorists to launch their attacks in many European countries because a truck is far easier to acquire than a firearm or explosives. The Islamic State and al-Qaeda have taken note of this and have begun urging similar style attacks across the globe. For authorities, this style of attacks represents a serious problem. Motor vehicles are vital for most city-dwellers and it is almost impossible to adequately protect all “soft targets” (virtually everywhere) from a maniac in a truck. For more than 20 years, many cities in North America and Europe have been installing physical obstacles designed to stop vehicles from driving close to a likely terror target. These strategic barriers actually pre-date the modern vehicle terror attack and were instead set up to protect hard targets from car bombs. These types of obstacles can be seen around Wall Street, several Washington D.C. tourist sites, and many sporting arenas. Unfortunately, these barriers are far less successful in protecting soft targets like busy city streets, long parades, farmers markets, and other large gatherings of people that cover wide swaths of neighborhoods and cities.

On Lockdown

Right after the vehicle and knife

attacks in London, hotels and

hospitals were placed on lockdown

and refused guests and patients.

Many tourists were extremely

frustrated and felt vulnerable

because they were unable to get

back to their hotels which were in the

“sealed area” or crime scene area

closed by police. At the same time, it

was also difficult for them to check

into another hotel or inn, as the

other hotels were warned by police

to not take in new guests in order to

not compromise the security of those

already there.

Guests who were in their

rooms heard the fire alarms

and were asked to evacuate –

some were denied access for

hours, some for a day.

3 major London hospitals were

on lockdown to keep staff and

patients safe – receiving only

emergency patients brought in

by ambulance.

Some good Samaritans were eager to

help, Tweeting out to those in need:

“If anyone is stuck near

#LondonBridge and wants a place to

crash and a home cooked meal, then

my house is only three mins away.

Message me. ”

While most of these offers are

extremely kind and demonstrative of

the hospitality of Londoners (and

Europeans), do remember that these

types of offers can also be scams.

When planning a trip overseas, even

to lovely places like London and Paris,

always have a back-up plan for

emergency accommodations and

transportation.

Vehicle Attacks, Cont... While federal, state, and local governments collectively struggle to formulate a plan for protecting their citizens from these attacks, the best thing we can do is learn what we can do should we ever be put in the unfortunate position of being present during a vehicle terror attack. The following list includes things to keep in mind when you are in a heavily populated public area such as a parade, a busy city street, or an open air public market. While these suggestions are certainly not enough to adequately assure your safety at crowded public events, they should provide you with ideas as to how you can increase your and your family’s chances of surviving this increasingly popular style of terror attack.

Maintain situational awareness at all times. Mindstar Security includes this advice in almost all of our travel/threat reports because it is probably the single most important advice we can offer. This simply means to be aware of what is going on around you. While in public, do not get sucked into your phone. Do not walk around drunk or under the influence of drugs. When you are distracted or otherwise unaware of what is happening around you, your ability to sense or react to danger is greatly reduced.

Know your escape routes. Unless you are caught on a bridge like the poor people targeted in a recent London attack, there are usually plenty of areas you can quickly run to in order to get out of the way of a careening vehicle’s path. It is relatively unlikely that an attacker would chase down one person and risk taking their aim off of larger numbers of people still in a crowd, so it makes sense to quickly distance yourself from the pack. Always have a plan for a quick exit and scope out doorways, alleys, and other places you can quickly duck into. While it may seem aggressive or paranoid to always thing this way, getting into the habit of identifying escape routes can be done quickly and without much effort. After a while it becomes second nature and takes but a few seconds to do.

Find cover. The minute you sense that something is wrong you should react. DO NOT freeze, try to get a better look at what is happening, or wait to confirm your suspicions. Trust your gut and find cover immediately. In a city, this could mean ducking into the alcoves in front of a shop or even right through the door (move to the back of the room, away from the street). You can even climb a tree or fire escape if one is close by. While certainly not completely safe, putting things like cars, fountains, statues, etc between you and the careening vehicle will increase your odds of survival because it is likely that the attacker will be avoiding hitting large objects that could slow them down and end their attack.

Keep your kids close. Don’t let your children wander away from you in busy public places. If something happens you want to be able to quickly grab them and usher them to safety. You certainly do not want to be running around searching for or otherwise wrangling your children in the middle of a chaotic terror attack. The speed at which you can collect your children and initiate your escape plan is what will ultimately determine whether or not you or a loved one become a victim.

If all else fails, get down. Many of the vehicles being used for these attacks are larger box trucks. These trucks generally have much higher ground clearance than passenger vehicles. While this is certainly a desperation move, if you find a truck bearing down on you and it is clear that it is going to hit you, try to dive to the ground as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and lay as flat as possible. The truck could pass over the top of you or maybe run you over with a single tire. Depending on where you are hit you could potentially survive. Your chances of survival are certainly much higher having a leg run over rather than sustaining a direct hit by a fifteen thousand pound truck.

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Jersey wall barrier used to protect Washington DC tourists from vehicle attacks.

Locating Loved Ones Following the deadly bombing of an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena last month, distraught parents and loved ones frantically searched for or otherwise tried to contact missing concertgoers. The arena held twenty one thousand people and a huge proportion of the attendees were teenage girls and other young people. Unfortunately, phone lines can be flooded following incidents of this nature, so getting a call through to a cell phone in the area is often highly difficult. Following the Manchester attack, parents were still attempting to locate or contact their children as late as the next morning. Social Media sites were filled with posts from people near the area stating there were hundreds of kids at a nearby hotel. Having seen hundreds of posts of this nature, Mindstar Security thought it may be a good idea to formulate a list of ways parents and loved ones can better check on the safety of family members and friends that may have been caught up in a terror attack or other type of disaster.

Have a family plan. This is the most important suggestion we can possibly provide. The importance of having a family plan for emergencies of this nature cannot be understated. Having both a plan and a backup plan that everyone in the family understands will make locating loved ones much easier following a major emergency when cell phone contact may not be possible.

Establish a rallying point/meet-up spot. If your children or loved one is attending a major event, establish a meet up place several blocks away from the event should an emergency take place. The location should be far enough away so that it is not within any perimeter that the police or other emergency services may create around the venue. We recommend somewhere 5-7 blocks away in a well-lit area that is accessible from multiple directions. Avoid one way streets, dead ends, and alleys.

Use a social media check-in. Following the Manchester bombing, Facebook activated its safety check feature, which allows users to quickly post that they are safe for all of their friends and family to see. In the last two years the Facebook Safety Check has been enacted over 600 times. The feature is enacted after global crisis reporting agencies NC4 and iJET International alert the company about an incident. While this method is a great way to quickly let everyone know you are safe, it is worthless if everyone in the family is not aware of it. If your family agrees that this is one method that will be used in an emergency, it is important that EVERYONE in the family understands that it will be used and is able to log on to Facebook in order to check. Again, this is only effective if everyone is on board.

Use Google Person Finder. Google has created something similar to the Facebook check-in. The goal of Google Person Finder is to connect first responders, or locals that may have information about people that are missing to remote family members that are scared and worried about their loved one(s). Family and Friends can visit Google Person Finder and click on “I’m looking for someone” or “I have information about someone”, and then type the name of the person they are looking for. First responders or locals can use this system to provide as much detail as possible about a person that they know cannot contact their family members on their own, whether due to an injury or a damaged/malfunctioned phone.

Use a personal safety app. There are dozens of good personal safety apps available on both Apple and Android devices that can be used in emergency situations where phone contact is not possible. These apps range from simple messaging (“I’m safe”) to GPS locators/tracking that can provide parents or loved ones with the exact location of a cell phone.

The suggestions above are certainly not the only options available but are instead meant to get you thinking about why type of plan you and your family feel would be most helpful in the event of a serious emergency where phone contact is not an option. It is important to understand that regardless of how good the app or social media service you decide on is, it is only useful if everyone in the family is on board and understands the family plan. All of the apps and services in the world cannot make up for a family without an understood plan.

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As an event unfolds, the activities and priorities of emergency responders and law enforcement personnel may not be immediately apparent. It is important to understand that when police converge on a mass shooting/terror attack, their only concern is to first neutralize the attacker. Tending to victims and ushering people to safety is NOT their primary objective.

Try to remain calm.

Follow police instructions immediately and perfectly. Do exactly as you are told.

Do not ask the police questions.

Avoid sudden movements that may be considered a threat, as the police do not immediately know whether you are a good guy or a bad guy.

Keep your hands in view/up.

Do not panic if a police officer yells at you or otherwise treats you firmly. They may even initially point their gun at you. Do not react. Stay still and wait for instructions.

Know that officers will evacuate you when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, do not move and follow their instructions.

While the probability of being caught up in a terror attack remains very, it is always a good security and safety practice to understand where you are, where you can seek cover, and what to do in the aftermath of an attack.

Every situation will be different but if you understand the fundamentals of RUN, HIDE, FIGHT, CALL you can reduce your risk during an incident. Being situationally aware in your home town as well as when you are on travel are equally important. It is unlikely that the travelers aboard the train last month in Portland, Oregon expected to be embroiled in a knife attack perpetrated by a home-grown lone wolf. Do not ever assume that you are somewhere safe, particularly if the place is public.

An additional report and source of information is from the European Counter Terrorism Centre - (ECTC) and can be downloaded at:

https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/2017-eu-terrorism-report-142-failed-foiled-and-completed-attacks-1002-arrests-and-142-victims-died

Police Response and Summary Helping Victims on Scene

Before you go rushing in to help

someone in medical distress, even a

friend or family member, you have to

ensure that you are safe. Only

pursue helping someone once you

are sure that the area is safe and that

you can reach the person without

becoming injured or attacked

yourself.

1. Inspect the patient, and determine

the extent of their injuries.

2. If the person is conscious, begin

working but also talk to keep the

person calm and to slow their

heartrate.

3. If present, leave the weapon in the

body. Apply pressure directly to the

wound. A tourniquet may be needed

if there are multiple serious wounds.

A few apps (Android and Apple) that

can assist the layperson or

non-medical professional include:

CitizenAID USA

PulsePoint

In the UK: http://citizenaid.org/

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