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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 , Security , Building , Awareness

Notifying your intention to hold pathogens and toxins

… under Part 7 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. Schedule 5 to the Act lists the dangerous pathogens and toxins covered by the … If found guilty of an offence under Part 7 of the Act, there is a maximum penalty: on conviction on … counter terrorism security advisor (CTSA) will then contact you to make sure that appropriate security measures are …

Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Chemical , Attack Methodology , Pathogens , Toxins , Health & Safety

Incident procedures

… Suspicious activity … plans that include how the threat information is recorded, acted upon and passed to police. Evaluating the threat … if the attack being threatened is imminent. This is a tactic used to place additional pressure on decision makers. … 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 , Public Safety , Suspicious activity

Ballot box and cyber security

… For further information: Go to the NPSA website Access the ACT Awareness e-Learning Visit See, Check and Notify (SCaN) …

Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues , Security

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 , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

… hydrogen peroxide or ammonium nitrate), toxins and radioactive materials on your premises. … Chemical, biological and radioactive materials … Security of radioactive materials … or poisons, you must be vigilant to suspicious transactions and follow the regulatory requirements; more …

Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… The National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options outlines a set of options which can be used … About the 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 …

Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

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