Date:

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… makers examining ways of mitigating vehicle attacks and protecting against those attacks, should they happen.  …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… For further information : NPSA and NaCTSO Advice Note - Protecting pedestrian queues   … Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… a contingency plan for arrangements for receiving and protecting ballot boxes in case of evacuation. Prepare a …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

The advice contained in this section is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election process. The recommendations will not be applicable in all cases and should be regarded as a menu of options that could be implemented, taking into account the nature of the threat together with the…
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Active access delay systems

Active access delay systems seek to disorient and delay attackers.
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Risk Management , NPSA

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

NPSA offer guidance to help practitioners determine the vehicle-borne threat, assess site strengths and vulnerabilities, and identify suitable options for HVM (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation).
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , Vehicle , NPSA

Counting venues

Please note that premises used for counting ballot papers may well be used for other purposes until shortly before counting commences. It is imperative therefore, that a thorough search be made as near as possible to the arrival of the first ballot box. Particular attention must be paid to the storage and delivery areas for ballot boxes, exits and…
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security

Polling stations

Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

Doors

Doors form an essential part of physical security and it’s important to have doors and windows that are as secure as possible.
Keywords: National Security , Physical Security , Attack Methodology , Threat , NPSA

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

This advice will provide advice to security managers of Publicly Accessible Locations following a change of the threat level to CRITICAL. There are a number of operational and tactical options to consider.
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management