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Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… If you are alerted to a firearms or weapons attack, stay calm, RUN or HIDE, and only when it is safe … RUN, then HIDE. Find cover from gunfire. If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you. Cover from view does … did you last see the suspects? Descriptions – Describe the attacker, numbers, features, clothing, weapons etc. Further …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… provide a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. These national threat levels, along with other … to the threat Overall strategy In respond to a terrorist attack and increase in threat level, the overall business … posed – Why did the threat level increase? What was the attack methodology used? To consider the operational …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Chemical Biological Radiological incidents (CBR)

… Chemical, Biological and Radiological attacks have the potential to cause significant harm or damage and disruption to infrastructure. CBR attacks can be difficult to conduct, often requiring … CBR attacks and responses … CBR attacks can involve the use of corrosive or flammable …
Keywords: Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Attack , CBRN , Threat , Mail handling , Suspicious Item , Explosive , Corrosive

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section. … The threat of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks … driving a vehicle into a queue or crowd is a low complexity attack that is easy to initiate. As a result, the terrorist …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… This intervention casts doubt about the success of their attack planning.  Staff briefings will allow your security … capable of being operationally effective against different attack types and can be secured and protected check critical … using REMOVE.REMOVE.REMOVE. respond to firearms and weapons attacks and the importance of Run Hide Tell. understand …
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

Fences and gates

… or razor wire, serves as an added deterrent to a climbing attack. You’ll need to consider the Occupier’s Liability Act …
Keywords: Fertiliser

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… to mitigate and protect against a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attack or Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED).   The unit understands the methodology behind VAW attacks and the use of Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive … government agencies by exploring ways to mitigate vehicle attacks and enhance protective measures. Industry engagement …
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

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… advice is available at www.suzylamplugh.org . The Threat An attack in the UK could occur anywhere and potentially with …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Alarms and CCTV

Installation

Installing alarms and CCTV on your property will serve as added protection and a deterrent to possible thieves. 

You can install a detection system that uses:

sensors fitted to doors, windows or gates passive or…
Keywords: Fertiliser

Locks

… are recommended since they offer greater resistance to attack. For added security, padlocks can be shrouded to prevent attack using leverage or cutting tools. Always ensure keys …
Keywords: Fertiliser