This guidance aims to highlight the primary security concerns arising during the ingress and egress phases of venue operations. It will subsequently outline various strategies for mitigating the related risks. Recognising vulnerabilities in these situations and striving to reduce them is a fundamental part of protective security planning and an essential task for those with responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of staff and visitors.

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ProtectUK is sharing a safety and security video which has been created for candidates in the upcoming general election.

It highlights where you can access relevant security advice and guidance that may be helpful to you during an election period and beyond, and promotes three key security messages, “be alert, plan ahead, and know what to do”.

At the end of the video, you will be able to click on a QR code to take you to more detailed advice and guidance from relevant websites. Defending Democracy (npsa.gov.uk)

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… This summer will see millions of people across the UK enjoying themselves at major events such as music festivals, sporting events, bank … businesses across the UK to help keep the public safe this summer.   You can play your part by promoting the campaign …

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New laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks to be consulted on. This will ensure legislation is proportionate and deliverable for smaller businesses. Under the plans, premises will be asked to put in place procedures such as evacuation and lock-ins in an emergency.

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… that exposure to security campaign animations at venues and events can trigger positive responses amongst participants, …

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The NTIA Night Time Economy Summit 2024 is an event hosted in Greater Manchester on the 8th and 9th February. The summit hosts over 200 speakers across the three days including international speakers and partners across the hospitality sector.

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… launched at the end of October, just a few weeks after the events in the Middle East escalated, highlighting the need …

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Security & Policing, the official UK Government global security event, returns to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 12-14 March 2024

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The PSHE Association, in collaboration with the Department for Education and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), has released new and improved ACT for Youth lesson plans to help young people protect themselves and keep safe in the event of a knife or gun attack.

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… As world events take place, the need for people to be alert is more … at ‘substantial’, which means an attack is ‘likely’, events in the Middle East and other parts of the world are a … support and reassurance.  “Sadly, history tells us that events overseas can inspire or accelerate acts of violence …

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