tak_send_emergency

THE RISK

High Risk

Why tak_send_emergency needs a policy

This tool sends emergency/911 alerts to external systems with priority handling. It constitutes an Execute action because it triggers real-world external operations (emergency alert dispatch) whose effects depend on the arguments provided.

From the tool's definition 'Send emergency/911 alerts with priority handling' — triggers external emergency alert operations

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access tak_send_emergency gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control tak_send_emergency

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and TAK Server MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for tak_send_emergency:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tak_send_emergency": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tak_send_emergency_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

tak_send_emergency stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about tak_send_emergency

What does the tak_send_emergency tool do? +

Send emergency/911 alerts with priority handling. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the TAK Server MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on tak_send_emergency? +

Register the TAK Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tak_send_emergency: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches TAK Server MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tak_send_emergency? +

tak_send_emergency is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit tak_send_emergency? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tak_send_emergency rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block tak_send_emergency completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tak_send_emergency. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides tak_send_emergency? +

tak_send_emergency is provided by the TAK Server MCP server (jfuginay/tak-server-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every TAK Server MCP tool call.

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