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Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… Safety of election staff and venues … The recommendations will not be applicable in all cases and should be regarded as a menu of options that could be … and responsibilities, providing safe and secure counting venues and polling stations as far as reasonably … be adapted to meet local needs. Further supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… those responsible for security review their plans and operations. They may also wish to consider the options … the protective security measures that could be considered and applied to a site or building. They are informed by the … deployed at different response levels should not be made public, to avoid informing terrorists about what is known …
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

… NBA is deployed through a public/private partnership to enhance security through … for numerous operational delivery projects to mitigate and protect against a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attack or … installed in strategically placed locations to safeguard public places, events, and infrastructure.  Counter …
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