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Counting venues

… Security and search (Counting venues) … Particular attention must be paid to the storage and delivery areas for ballot boxes, exits and other parts of the building which may be in use for …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

Polling Stations

… Information about security and search procedures at polling stations. … Security and Search at Polling Stations … Security and search procedures at Polling Stations should consider … staff should be familiar with the layout of the location and its immediate surroundings. Following the search, ensure …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

See, Check and Notify (SCaN)

… 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. … of threats with SCaN training. SCaN aims to help businesses and organisations maximise safety and security using their …
Keywords: Venues , Protective Security , SCAN , Training , Risk Management , NPSA , Staff training , Staff

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… for numerous operational delivery projects to mitigate and protect against a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attack or … Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED).   The unit understands the methodology behind VAW attacks and the use of … The unit contributes to a safer global environment by securing global events with international partners, who have …
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

Good housekeeping

… reduce the opportunity for placing suspicious items or bags and helping to deal with false alarms and hoaxes. … Litter bins/receptacles Review use and location. Keep litter bins to a minimum and consider use of clear bags for waste disposal as it …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces , Safety , Securing and checking , Election

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 … gates passive or active infrared to protect internal spaces and dual sensors incorporating PIR and microwave vibration …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Fences and gates

… must be stored outside, then it should be kept out of sight and away from public access. Fertiliser should be covered … types of anti-intruder fences include: palisade expanded metal welded mesh Fences should conform to British Standard BS 1722-18:2011, which partly depends upon the style …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Locks

… key can be used. Fitted locks used to secure doors, gates and shutters should conform to BS 3621: 2007+A2: 2011.  … to the substantial gap between the centre of the shackle and the body of the padlock. It is possible to prise open … is much smaller, making it difficult to prise open. When securing doors or pairs of doors, a padlock may be used in …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Secure your 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 … home-made explosives.  The blending, storage, transport and use of fertilisers is commonplace, especially in the …
Keywords: Attack Methodology , Chemical , Weapons of Terrorism

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… a set of options which can be used by the private sector and security industry to enhance the wider national security … options included in this guidance are not exhaustive and it is anticipated that this guidance will be reviewed … the national threat level has been available on the Mi5 and Home Office websites. In September 2010, the threat …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO