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Incident procedures

… use mobile phones or radios within 15 metres of the item. CONTROL access to the cordoned area: Staff and members of the public …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat , Public Safety , Suspicious activity

Counting venues

… outbuildings and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity of a … out at frequent but irregular intervals throughout the day. Access (Counting venues) Certain people are prescribed by … each candidate to invite one or two guests. The RO will control access to the count. Access and egress should be …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

Security guidance for elections

… - guidance on how to stay secure online, including access to a free, tailored cyber action plan Social Media - … in a general election. It highlights where you can access relevant security advice and guidance that may be …
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues , Election security

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… around changes to planned events, deliveries or changes to access points Only react to information from official … solution to be found Consider implementing a command-and-control approach using the Strategic , Tactical and … Tactical Options is as follows: DB1   - Close non-essential access and egress points  DB2 - Search immediate parking …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… such as a physical check of buildings and unobtrusive access control. In a minority of cases, locations such as counting …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… and report anything suspicious immediately to the security control room/police.  In these communications, reinforce the … there is sufficient staff for critical roles such as in the control room review requirements for Personal Protective … check the visitor’s identification prior to permitting access to the site Physical security enhance security …
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

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… Prepare a contingency plan to identify alternate means of access and egress to the counting stations in cases of …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Polling Stations

… outbuildings and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity of a polling … at frequent but irregular intervals throughout the day.   Access to Polling Stations Access and egress should be restricted to the minimum number …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… be planned for areas where vehicles don't normally have access, ideally within the curtilage of the site. Close off vehicle access to shared spaces when queues are present. In car …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Alarms and CCTV

… two key-holders. They must be: familiar with the alarm controls able to grant access to the protected area contactable by phone available …
Keywords: Fertiliser