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Counting venues

… should be given prior notification. Compile a list of contact numbers for those normally responsible for the premises …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

SCaN for security managers

This page is a dedicated space for security managers to utilise the SCaN tools, and the guidance available and tailored for security staff.
Keywords: NPSA , Business , Physical Security , SCAN , Training , Security Managers

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… risk to queues of people from VAW attack, consider these practical and achievable steps: Publish information about …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Good housekeeping

… Good housekeeping practices … responsibilities? Do staff know how to report suspicious activity and are they aware of incident procedures? … premises becomes unusable. Miscellaneous Ensure external activity does not impact upon evacuation routes; so that people can leave the …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces , Safety , Securing and checking , Election

Security guidance for elections

… This guidance provides advice on good security practice for candidates and those in local authorities. Much … secure online, including access to a free, tailored cyber action plan Social Media - how to use it safely; guidance on … for local authorities - advice on good cyber security practices to protect systems that support elections Election …
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues , Election security

Alarms and CCTV

… uses: sensors fitted to doors, windows or gates passive or active infrared to protect internal spaces and dual sensors … Audible-only alarm An audible-only alarm will sound upon activation, serving to deter an intruder and attract attention. Systems should conform to: BS 4737-3.0:1998 …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… what is happening and advise as to the most appropriate action. Stay out of sight and away from windows. Place your …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… whereas threat levels usually relate to broad areas of activity. There are a variety of site-specific security … to avoid informing terrorists about what is known and what actions are being taken. The security measures deployed by a … There are practical actions you can take to improve the security of a …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management , Counter Terrorism Support , Terrorism threat levels , Guidance , Venues and Public Spaces , Business Continuity , Security Managers , Building