NCTC/DHS/FEMA/FBI JOINT COUNTERTERRORISM AWARENESS WORKSHOP SERIES SCOTSEM Annual Meeting Aug 24, 2016 Preparing Communities for a Complex Terrorist Attack 1
Overview Background Workshop Objectives Structure Planning Process Roles and Responsibilities Post Workshop Support 2
Background Developed in 2010 in response to the 2008 Mumbai attack that used small teams of well-armed, well-trained assailants One day workshop focused on law enforcement, fire, and EMS response Added second day to address medical response and healthcare systems Refined Post Southgate Mall, Kenya, Paris, France and Brussels attacks 3
Seattle, WA 2011-2016 Workshops Portland, OR San Francisco, CA Sacramento, CA San Jose, CA Los Angeles, CA San Diego, CA Las Vegas NV Honolulu, Honolulu, HI HI Completed Executing 2016 Planning 2017 Targeted 2018 Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ Denver, CO Austin, TX San Antonio, TX Omaha, NE Oklahoma City, OK Minneapolis, MN St. Louis, Wichita, KS MO Dallas, TX Houston, TX McAllen, TX Chicago, IL Indianapolis, IN New Orleans, LA Detroit, MI Nashville, TN Atlanta, GA Tampa, FL New York, NY Lexington KY Boston, MA Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD Washington, DC Hampton Roads, VA Charlotte, NC Greenville, SC Tallahassee, FL Orlando, FL Miami, FL Jersey City, NJ
Workshop Objectives Planning and Response Review existing preparedness, response and interdiction plans, policies, and procedures related to a complex terrorist attack Identify gaps in plans, operational capabilities, response resources, and authorities Identify federal, state, and local resources including grants, training, exercises, and technical assistance Improve situational awareness, recognize best practices, and encourage information sharing among all stakeholders in the event of a complex terrorist attack 5
Workshop Objectives - Continued Medical and Health Care Preparedness Examine healthcare system and clinical challenges unique to a complex terrorist attack employing small arms and explosives Discuss a framework for immediate medical management of wounded in, or near, an attack site Identify and share best practices and lessons learned from case studies in medical preparedness Private Sector/Community Examine the roles of the community and bystanders in a complex terrorist attack 6
Structure Length: Two day workshop Instructional Methods: Facilitated scenario based discussions and briefings 4 Breakout Groups Scenario: Developed and based on current terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); customized to the physical environment of the local region Provided to all Participants 5 days in advance of delivery 7
Typical Workshop Agenda Day 1 Check-In and Breakfast Welcome, Opening Remarks JCTAWS Objectives Regional Threat Briefing Attack Scenario Presentation Presentation Break Out Groups Closing Remarks 8
Workshop Agenda Day 2 Registration check in Welcome and Introductions Final BOG Case Studies Garland TX, San Bernardino, VT Survivor, Boston Marathon, Incident Cmdr 9/11 Back Briefs Closing Remarks Certificate Pick up 9
Breakout Groups (BOGs) Purpose: To facilitate conversations based on a jurisdiction specific scenario that leads to self-recognition of gaps in current capabilities Broken into four groups Senior Command: strategies, policy, doctrine Operational Response: equipment, planning, procedures, training Community Coordination: messaging, sheltering, public assistance Medical Coordination: capacity, resiliency, transportation **CRITICAL** All BOGs will have a level of multi-discipline/sector Integration 10
Responsibilities of Federal Team Manage logistics, registration and other administrative functions Develop the scenario Collect and analyze the Regional Response Matrices Provide subject matter experts for briefings and facilitation Author the Summary Report 11
Responsibilities of Host City Create planning team Identify participants and agencies Complete the response matrix Identify/contract venue Provide food (if desired) Support event on-site (security, registration) Local Co-facilitators 12
Workshop Participants Based on REAL WORLD Who's coming to the fight! Limited only by imagination who would respond? Beyond your jurisdiction/area boundaries Key Stakeholders and Partners Public/Private/NGOs/Faith-based Local, Regional, State and Federal All inclusive, Whole Community Concepts 13
Workshop Participants (Recommended) Law Enforcement Police representatives from multiple divisions (Patrol, Investigations, CT, and Senior Commanders) FBI SAC, ASAC, SSA State Police Fire / EMS U.S. Attorneys Office District Attorney Office 911 Dispatch Center Public Information Officers (PIO) Fire Department Chief EMS lead Medical/Hospital lead Tactical Leadership City SWAT Team FBI SWAT Team County / State SWAT Team Bomb/Explosives Public Safety City/State Emergency Planners Public Transportation Public Works DHS FEMA (Local) National Guard Fusion Center Director Emergency Operations Center Private Telecommunications provider Tourism (Chamber/ Visitors Bureau etc) Hotel Industry Utility provider Universities HQ of Multi National Corp. Additional as required Coast Guard Rep Police Chief Joint Jurisdiction / Mutual Aid 14
Scenario Development Based on real-world information and events Designed purposely to overwhelm the area s responses Complex attack with small arms, arson, IEDs, VBIEDS, hostage situations The attack will not be disrupted Scenario is provided to participants prior to and during the workshop full transparency no Gotcha Moment 15
Capability Matrices Process is central to the JCTAWS Workshop Examines response capabilities for a complex terrorist attack Preparation done in advance by participants Strong interagency partnership at federal and state/local levels Requires strong Public- Private sector participation 16
Post Workshop Support Workshop Summary Report Prepared by Federal partners and presented onsite 8-10 weeks after workshop Captures self-identified gaps Highlights resources available to mitigate gaps Serves as a tool for resource allocation and baseline for future planning efforts Technical Assistance Opportunities for cities to receive technical assistance based on needs identified 17
Post Workshop Evaluation Indicators of Success 89% went on to develop or participate in a regional or inter-agency planning group to address gaps identified during the training Developed or Participated in a Regional or Inter-Agency Planning Group Planning & Coordination 89% 100% developed or improved their written plans for a unified response to a CCA Developed or Improved Written Plans for a Unified Response to a CCA 100% 100% reported the training improved their ability to establish and maintain situational awareness during a CCA Improved Ability to Establish & Maintain Situational Awareness during a CCA 100% 0 3 6 9 No Yes 18
Post Workshop Evaluation Indicators of Success 100% developed or improved policies or protocols for the rapid treatment of critically injured patients during a CCA 56% have initiated or increased training for TECC vs. 11% for TCCC As a result of attending the training, reporting jurisdictions have developed or improved policies or protocols for the following: Rapid Treatment of Critically Injured Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Other Care Under Fire/TCCC 11% 56% 100% 67% have conducted joint training or exercises between law enforcement, fire, and EMS Joint Training/Exercises Interoperable Communication Capabilities 67% 78% Intelligence Analysis and Sharing 86% 78% have improved interoperable communication capabilities Community Preparedness Plans 89% 0 3 6 9 19
Post Workshop Evaluation Opportunities for Improvement Hospital Decompression 88% have not developed or improved their regional plans for the rapid decompression of hospitals during a CCA Unified Credentialing Systems 78% have not developed or improved their unified credentialing systems for response personnel or vehicles Funding for Emergency Training and Equipment 56% have not been able to obtain additional funding to address gaps identified in emergency response equipment or training 20
Questions? Jeffery.Afman@fema.dhs.gov 202-646-4210 21
Workshop Benefits Assists in setting baseline preparedness standards across domains: prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation Aids in prioritizing planning, training, exercising, and equipment needs Adopts and encourages Whole Community approach of the National Strategy for Counterterrorism 22
Revisions Based on Emerging Trends Added content on healthcare systems and injury patterns Continuously evolved scenarios to latest tactics, techniques, and procedures Started providing technical assistance to host city for gaps identified Expanded focus to include engaging bystanders Introduced topic of social media and implications for law enforcement 23
Sample Workshop Planning Timeline June 7 Planning Meeting/Site Visit June 14 1 st Weekly Concall June 15 Invite Ltr. Draft to Sponsor June 20 Invitation Sent to Participants June 21 Registration Opens June 22 CR Packet to city for distribution TBD Matrix Assistance Concall July 8 Registration closes TBD Matrix Assistance Concall July 9 Matrices Returned July 8 BOG Realignment Call August 1 Venue Setup/Facilitator Meeting August 2-3 Workshop Conduct Summary Report Delivery September 26 (tentative) 24