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Polling stations

… be secured to prevent any unauthorised entry. All staff acting in an official capacity should have access to this … and for what reason. Be prepared to challenge suspicious activity.  Wherever possible, obtain the details of those … should be given prior notification. Compile a list of contact numbers for those normally responsible for the premises …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

Incident procedures

… plans that include how the threat information is recorded, acted upon and passed to police. Evaluating the credibility … if the attack being threatened is imminent. This is a tactic used to place additional pressure on decision makers. … or where the threat is assessed as not credible limit your actions to informing the police and searching the venue for …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Ballot box and cyber security

… For further information: Go to NPSA   Access the ACT Awareness e-Learning  Visit See, Check and Notify (SCaN) …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… This document contains guidance outlining a series of factors for consideration by Returning Officers to enable … counting venues and polling stations as far as reasonably practicable. The guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive … website.  The College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP) have produced guidance on maintaining order and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Security considerations assessment

… be used by those who are accountable and responsible for actions across the built environment. These includes activities such as planning, design, construction and manufacturing. It can also be used by organisations who wish to …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Risk Management , Protective Security , NPSA

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… Introduction Threat Level Responding to the threat Menu of Tactical Options   Introduction The National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options can be implemented independently by an … of police following an extraordinary Security Review. The tactical options included in this guidance are not exhaustive …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Counting venues

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

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… To minimise the risk to queues of people, consider these practical and achievable steps: Publish information about …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

Good housekeeping

… 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

Mail handling

… onset of illness or irritation of skin, eyes and nose.   Actions upon discovery of any suspicious delivered item: … a Delivered Item Might be of Concern please see:   NPSA Action Upon Discovery of any Suspicious Delivered Item NPSA …
Keywords: Mail handling , Suspicious Item , CBR , Threat analysis , Chemical , Physical Security