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Threat from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism

… to cause harm. This encompasses a wide range of agents and materials including corrosive substances, poisons, toxins, biological organisms and radioactive sources.  These materials can be harmful to … robust response because of the health risks posed to the public. To date, there has been no UK terrorist attack using …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat analysis , Threat , Attack Methodology , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Counter Terrorism

NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

… (EBP) means the best available evidence is used to inform and challenge policing policies, practices and decisions. As the terrorist threat evolves, this … that the work NaCTSO undertakes is effective, collaborative and responsive to the problems we face. … policing approach to ensure that our policies, practices and decisions are guided by evidence of what works best.  …
Keywords: Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

Terrorism threat levels

… near future   Reporting suspicious activity  Members of the public should always remain alert to the danger of terrorism and report any suspicious activity to the police by calling … to an imminent threat, you can contact MI5 .  Northern Ireland threat level JTAC also sets the threat level from …
Keywords: Threat Level , Threat , National , National Security , Terrorist threat , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , JTAC , UK Threat Level , Security Services , Intelligence , Reporting

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… a Weapon (VAW) is the deliberate use of a vehicle to injure and kill people or damage infrastructure. Headline … form part of an attack including other methodologies. How and why do terrorists use vehicles in attacks? Terrorists … vehicle for an attack.  VAW attacks frequently start on public roads with no warning and can often form part of a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis