Responding to a terrorist incident
In a terrorist attack, the government works closely with local authorities and police to respond.
Our national response to a terrorist incident can be most simply defined as a combination of responses on a national level (where the strategic work is done) and on a local level (where the boots hit the ground, and the hands-on work takes place).
The government, police and emergency services all work in tandem when an attack occurs. Police are hands-on, taking the operational lead on the ground, with vast and wide-ranging support from a number of governmental departments and agencies.
Follow the links below to learn more about how we respond to acts of terrorism.
Explore this section:
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How the government responds to national emergencies andterrorism.
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The critical work of the emergency services, local authorites and regional agencies.
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What happens after an attack.
