Most social media companies provide advice about online security. This includes guidance on how to secure your account and how to report incidents of online abuse, harassment and intimidation.
Keywords:
Election
, Social media
, publicly accessible places
, Cyber Security
, Report
, Security online
, Privacy
, Venues and Public Spaces
Information about how to maintain security, cyber security and safety around using ballot boxes.
If you receive suspicious item call 999 and ask for the police. Clear the area immediately. Do not attempt to open the letter or package. Avoid unnecessary handling. Keep it separate so it is easily identifiable.
Keywords:
Mail handling
, Suspicious Item
, CBR
, Threat analysis
, Chemical
, Physical Security
, Security
, Public Safety
, Suspicious activity
A plan for fertiliser security
NaCTSO, in cooperation with AIC, have created a 5 point plan to follow whenever securing fertiliser:
1. Wherever possible use a Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) approved supplier.
2.…
Keywords:
Fertiliser
Setting up good security lighting
Well thought-out lighting discourages intruders and gives the impression that good security is practised.
Basic lights can be purchased and fitted at little cost, but consider:
cost effectiveness –…
Keywords:
Fertiliser
The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes designed to cause alarm and disruption. As well as the rare instances of valid bomb threats, terrorists may also make hoax bomb threat calls to intimidate.
Keywords:
Bomb threat
, Suspicious Item
, HOT principle
, Suspicious Behaviour
, Terrorist threat
, Public Safety
, Suspicious activity
See, Check and Notify (SCaN) is a free training programme that aims to help organisations, venues and events maximise safety and security using their existing resources.
Keywords:
Venues
, Protective Security
, SCAN
, Training
, Risk Management
, NPSA
, Staff training
, Staff
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.
The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section.
Keywords:
Vehicle as a Weapon
, Attack
, Terrorist threat
, publicly accessible places
, Car
, Combined attack
, VAW
, Election
, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
If you live in Northern Ireland, the rules around importing fertiliser are slightly different.
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Fertiliser