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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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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… prepare and respond to terrorist incidents. It is now accessible on the ProtectUK platform alongside the ACT …

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Communicating protective security measures can act as a free and highly effective layer of security, but will it scare or reassure your customers? Evidence suggests that it can provoke positive emotional and behavioural responses and deter potential hostiles. 

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Hizb ut-Tahrir has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation. Belonging to or inviting support for the group is now a criminal offence.

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As world events take place, the need for people to be alert is more important than ever. Counter Terrorism Policing needs your help to share its winter campaign messages.

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The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) hosted a stand at the Global Counter Terror & Serious and Organised Crime Summit within the International Security Expo at Olympia in London. The event brought networks together to help us build stronger relationships with partners. Speakers across Counter Terrorism Policing and NaCTSO shared updates on the evolving threat and the guidance and support on offer for business and security operators.

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Police are thanking the public for their support and help after Metropolitan Police officers arrested Daniel Khalife at 10:41hrs this morning, Saturday 9 September. A manhunt for Khalife was launched after he escaped from HMP Wandsworth on the morning of Wednesday 6 September, whilst on remand awaiting trial for terrorism and Official Secrets Act charges.

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Police are issuing an urgent appeal to the public to help trace a 21-year-old man who has escaped from prison.

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