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Vehicle security

It is important for drivers to visually check their vehicle at the beginning and end of their journey.
Keywords: Vehicle , Security , vehicle security barriers , Threat , Attack

Poisons Act 1972 – Selling chemicals responsibly

Resources are available to help businesses raise employee awareness and understanding of the legal obligations and reporting requirements of the Poisons Act 1972 – Selling chemicals responsibly.
Keywords: Risk , Emergency Planning , Chemical , Poison , Training , Law , Business , Small business , Explosive , Staff training

IT security and online communications

IT security helps to protect the internet-enabled devices we all use (such as smartphone, laptops, PCs) and the services that we access both online and at work from theft or damage.

Introduction

This guidance sets out straightforward steps that can help mitigate the threat of goods vehicles being used in a vehicle as a weapon (VAW) attack.

Countering vehicle as a weapon: Best practice guidance for goods vehicle operators and drivers

The modern world can feel like an increasingly dangerous place. The use of vehicles as a weapon to injure and kill people has become a real threat, which means people who operate and drive commercial vehicles need to act. 

Security

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Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Security Culture , Transport , Attack , publicly accessible places

Security tips for goods vehicle drivers

Goods vehicle drivers should consider and make use of practical security steps.
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Threat , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle , Personal Security , Goods vehicles , Identity , Securing and checking , Private information , Drivers , Action Counters Terrorism

Resources and Local Schemes

ACT Awareness e-Learning

A free introduction to the role we can all play to prevent terrorism. Designed for all organisations, employees and the public. The course takes just over an hour to complete—an hour that could save lives.

Shopwatch

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Employee Management

Ensuring that staff are properly on-boarded and off-boarded is an important component of keeping your premises secure.

New staff joining your organisation should go through an on-boarding process to provide them with appropriate…

Crime Prevention and Counter Terrorism

Taking steps to counter terrorism can also help manage other concerns, such as theft, and improve general safety at your site.

Strengthening the security measures at your site can protect against all forms of crime, including terrorism.…

Threat and Response Levels

Threat Levels

Terrorism threat levels are designed to provide a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. There are five UK national threat levels.

Threat LevelResponse LevelLowAn attack is
highly unlikelyNORMALRoutine…