Guidance

Recognising the terrorist threat

Offers advice on planning for a terrorist incident and what action to take in the event of an attack.

• From: National Counter Terrorism Security Office
• Published: 26 November 2014
• Last updated: 24 March 2017 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 11 February 2020

This document is out of date. See the current guidance on increasing the protection of crowded places from a terrorist attack.

Documents

Recognising the terrorist threat

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HOT Protocol Poster

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Bomb Threat Actions Checklist

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Details

Advice on what to do if there is a terrorist incident involving:

• firearms threats
• vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices
• suicide attacks
• chemical, biological and radioactive threats
• insider threats
• cyber threats

and advice to the public and staff on dealing with Suspicious items and bomb threats.

If you suspect terrorist activity you can report it in confidence online via our secure form: www.gov.uk/ACT. Alternatively, you can call the police confidentially on 0800 789 321. All reports are kept confidential and you can report anonymously.

In an emergency always call 999.

Published 26 November 2014
Last updated 24 March 2017 + show all updates

1. 24 March 2017

   Updated guidance on vehicle security

2. 20 March 2017

   Updated advice on Mail Handling.

3. 28 October 2016

   Added sections on dealing with suspicious items and receiving bomb threats

4. 21 July 2015

   Document updated to give firearms attack advice in line with Run, Hide, Tell and also cyber advice updated to signpost to Cyber Essentials Scheme.

5. 26 November 2014

   First published.