At a terrorism incident, responders must be aware that:

• A. The terrorist may be on the scene waiting for responders to arrive before striking again
• B. They should wait for the police before acting
• C. The terrorist will not intentionally target responders
• D. Scene control at criminal incidents is solely the responsibility of law enforcement

Answer: (A)

In a terrorism incident, the risk that the attacker is still on scene and waiting to strike again shapes how you respond. This possibility means you must stay aware of ongoing danger, not assume the threat has passed just because the initial scene has been found or clear by others. Your actions should emphasize personal safety, rapid movement to cover or to a safe location, and adherence to incident command so a safe perimeter can be established and additional resources brought in quickly. Be prepared for secondary threats, including a second attacker or secondary devices, and treat the area as potentially dangerous until law enforcement verifies otherwise. That doesn't mean you delay life-saving care; rather, you provide rescue and triage from a position of safety and coordinate with responders as the scene is secured. It’s also important to recognize that terrorists may target responders to disrupt救救 efforts, so assuming responders could be at risk is part of staying vigilant. Scene control is a joint effort, not solely the responsibility of law enforcement; initial responders must establish safety, manage access, and support the overall incident command structure.