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Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

… . If you work in a laboratory, you can contact your local counter terrorism security adviser (CTSA) to find out about Project … as anthrax or ricin). Legislation includes: Part 7, Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Schedule 5 - this has … notify the Home Office, and a site visit by the relevant counter terrorism security adviser (CTSA) will be arranged. …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… is a specialised police unit operating within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Made up of subject … which comprise of a variety of tactical outcomes, such as countering VAW tactics through to physical deployment of the … public places, events, and infrastructure.  Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) Network  As part of the broader CTP …
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

… of the Election process through the use or threat of terrorism.  This document contains guidance outlining a … therefore must be adapted to meet local needs. Further supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the … its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). The views and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… of confidence in the mind of the terrorist, who needs to encounter predictable security arrangements in order to feel … should be sought from the NPSA website, or your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor Security personnel Depending on … Public Spaces. This is to be used following a change of the terrorism threat level to CRITICAL. There are a number of …
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

SCaN for security managers

… staff knowledge of hostile reconnaissance and how to help counter it.  You can find out more about SCaN for Security … and the wider SCaN programme by speaking to your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) . Further information For …
Keywords: NPSA , Business , Physical Security , SCAN , Training , Security Managers

Notifying your intention to hold pathogens and toxins

… These obligations are covered under Part 7 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. Schedule 5 to the … The Home Office will forward your details to the National Counter Terrorism Security Office who will, in turn, notify the …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Chemical , Attack Methodology , Pathogens , Toxins , Health & Safety

SCaN for all staff

… of hostile reconnaissance and how they can help to help counter it. … to find out more about this programme, speak to your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) .  Further information For …
Keywords: NPSA , Protective Security , Business , SCAN , Training , Staff training

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… is fit for purpose in meeting the ever-changing threat from terrorism to the UK. 1. Threat level Since 2006, information … 2010, the threat levels for Northern Ireland-related terrorism were also made available. In July 2019, a single … following list of tactical options should be considered to support your business during an increase in threat level or …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

See, Check and Notify (SCaN)

… threats, including criminal activity, unlawful protest and terrorism.  SCaN training empowers your staff to correctly … suspicious activity and know what to do when they encounter it. In addition to this, the skills your staff learn …
Keywords: Venues , Protective Security , SCAN , Training , Risk Management , NPSA , Staff training , Staff

Secure your fertiliser

Fertiliser use in the UK

The UK is the heaviest user of ammonium and ammonium nitrate-based fertilisers in the world, and since the 1970s nitrogenous fertilisers have been misused to make home-made explosives. 

The blending,…

Keywords: Attack Methodology , Chemical , Weapons of Terrorism