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Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

If you are alerted to a firearms or weapons attack, stay calm, RUN or HIDE, and only when it is safe TELL the police
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Securing fertiliser in Northern Ireland

If you live in Northern Ireland, the rules around importing fertiliser are slightly different.
Keywords: Fertiliser

Polling Stations

… people in restricted areas.   See, Check and Notify (SCaN) Protect your organisation from a range of threats with SCaN training. See, Check and Notify (SCaN) aims to help businesses and organisations maximise …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

The advice contained in this section is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election process.
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

NaCTSO's Fertiliser Security 5 point plan

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

Locks

Types of locks

Mortice or sash-type locks (those embedded within a door) offer more security than rim-type locks (those attached to the surface of the door).

5-lever locks are recommended; they have over 1,000 key options, making it…

Keywords: Fertiliser

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

This advice provides guidance to security managers of Venues and Public Spaces. This is to be used following a change of the terrorism threat level to CRITICAL. There are a number of operational and tactical options to consider.
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

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised police unit operating within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Made up of subject matter experts, the unit has a wealth of experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers.
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security , vehicle security barriers , National Barrier Asset , Pedestrians , Roads and streets

Alarms and CCTV

Installation

Installing alarms and CCTV on your property will serve as added protection and a deterrent to possible thieves. 

You can install a detection system that uses:

sensors fitted to doors, windows or gates passive or…
Keywords: Fertiliser

Secure your fertiliser

Fertiliser use in the UK

The UK is the heaviest user of ammonium and ammonium nitrate-based fertilisers in the world, and since the 1970s nitrogenous fertilisers have been misused to make home-made explosives. 

The blending,…

Keywords: Attack Methodology , Chemical , Weapons of Terrorism