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Specific Readiness Level To Determine Next Steps

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Widespread criminal events that inhibit the safe continuation of the team in the future

Large increase in criminal events that impede on the ministry activity of an entire team

A major criminal activity or attempt directed at a team member, or ongoing significant criminal activity directed at a team member

Above-average criminal activity or multiple small criminal acts directed at team members(s)

A significant isolated criminal activity or attempt directed at a team member

Normal Crime

Practice situational awareness (Color Codes for Situational Awareness) and operational security procedures
Communicate routinely with the Global Security Advisor
Report all criminal events to the International Crisis Manager and Global Security Advisor
Be prepared to activate additional contingency plans if such a situation arises
Research local laws before instituting a team and keep a working record of relevant legislation

Evacuations may be authorized and mandated at either the local, Self-Evacuation, or Reliant level.
Know your Places of Refuge

Determine the location and status of all personnel that might be affected
Immediately Shelter in Place as appropriate based on the threat
If there are any missing persons, contact local law enforcement (The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) app has local "911" numbers you can call- See Helpful International Risk Management Resources) to report them and simultaneously follow the Contingency Planning: Missing Person
As soon as you are able, begin documenting and gathering information
Contact Reliant to report the incident: Crisis Reporting for International Incident
Call the local authorities and file a police report
All non-threatened team members lockdown in team location and confer with the ICMT for instructions
Reliant will reach out to receive more details for their internal crisis report. Eventually, Reliant will share a communication tracking log that will serve as a way for team leaders and Shared Crisis Authority and Responsibility in Reliant Partnerships to all view communication updates between Reliant and the field team member
Record any injuries with Reliant who will add victim information
Determine if the event was directed at personnel or a general increase in criminal activity
Follow all law enforcement directives and pursue all available legal ramifications
Follow all ICMT directions and recommendations