During a terrorism incident, responders should be aware that the terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again.

During a terrorism incident, responders should be aware that the terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Unknown

Answer: (A)

A primary safety principle in terrorism response is anticipating a continuing threat. An attacker may stay on scene to observe responders and strike again, or trigger a secondary device, to maximize casualties or disrupt rescue efforts. That possibility is credible and influences how responders approach and secure the area. So this statement is true because you must treat the scene as potentially having a renewed threat and maintain strict scene security, cautious entry, and coordination with law enforcement before advancing. Rushing in without caution could put responders at greater risk, whereas establishing a perimeter, using lookout, and waiting for confirmed clearance helps protect everyone.

A primary safety principle in terrorism response is anticipating a continuing threat. An attacker may stay on scene to observe responders and strike again, or trigger a secondary device, to maximize casualties or disrupt rescue efforts. That possibility is credible and influences how responders approach and secure the area. So this statement is true because you must treat the scene as potentially having a renewed threat and maintain strict scene security, cautious entry, and coordination with law enforcement before advancing. Rushing in without caution could put responders at greater risk, whereas establishing a perimeter, using lookout, and waiting for confirmed clearance helps protect everyone.