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 expertise and resources.
Keywords:
Chemical
, Biological
, Radiological
, Attack
, CBRN
, Threat
, Mail handling
, Suspicious Item
, Explosive
, Corrosive
The National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options outlines a set of options which can be used by the private sector and security industry to enhance the wider national security posture. This is important at times of raised threat or in response to a terrorist incident.
Keywords:
National Stakeholder Menu
, Tactical Options
, Protective Security
, Protective measures
, Threat
, MOTO
The SCaN For All Staff module is designed for all members of staff across an organisation venue or event, to increase their awareness of hostile reconnaissance and how they can help to help counter it.
… vehicle access to shared spaces when queues are present. In car parks, create a pedestrian safety zone by preventing or …
Keywords:
Vehicle as a Weapon
, Attack
, Terrorist threat
, publicly accessible places
, Car
, Combined attack
, VAW
, Election
, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
Types of locks
Mortice or sash-type locks (those embedded within a door) offer more security than rim-type locks (those attached to the surface of the door).
5-lever locks are recommended; they have over 1,000 key options, making it…
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Fertiliser
Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce the opportunity for placing suspicious items or bags and helping to deal with false alarms and hoaxes.
Keywords:
Good housekeeping
, Security
, Suspicious Item
, Suspicious Behaviour
, public spaces
, Safety
, Securing and checking
, Election
The advice contained in this section is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election process.
Keywords:
Election
, Attack
, publicly accessible places
, Polling Stations
, Venues
, VAPS
, Security
, Safety
, Public Safety
The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes designed to cause alarm and disruption. As well as the rare instances of valid bomb threats, terrorists may also make hoax bomb threat calls to intimidate.
Keywords:
Bomb threat
, Suspicious Item
, HOT principle
, Suspicious Behaviour
, Terrorist threat
, Public Safety
, Suspicious activity
This page is a dedicated space for security managers to utilise the SCaN tools, and the guidance available and tailored for security staff.
If you receive suspicious item call 999 and ask for the police. Clear the area immediately. Do not attempt to open the letter or package. Avoid unnecessary handling. Keep it separate so it is easily identifiable.
Keywords:
Mail handling
, Suspicious Item
, CBR
, Threat analysis
, Chemical
, Physical Security
, Security
, Public Safety
, Suspicious activity