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The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… is a specialised police unit operating within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Made up of subject … which comprise of a variety of tactical outcomes, such as countering VAW tactics through to physical deployment of the … public places, events, and infrastructure.  Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) Network  As part of the broader CTP …
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

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… of confidence in the mind of the terrorist, who needs to encounter predictable security arrangements in order to feel … should be sought from the NPSA website, or your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor Security personnel Depending on … Public Spaces. This is to be used following a change of the terrorism threat level to CRITICAL. There are a number of …
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

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… of the Election process through the use or threat of terrorism.  This document contains guidance outlining a … therefore must be adapted to meet local needs. Further supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the … its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). The views and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… is fit for purpose in meeting the ever-changing threat from terrorism to the UK.   1. Threat level Since 2006, … 2010, the threat levels for Northern Ireland-related terrorism were also made available. In July 2019, a single … following list of tactical options should be considered to support your business during an increase in threat level or …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

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, storage,…

Keywords: Attack Methodology , Chemical , Weapons of Terrorism