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Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… when to report to police using 999? Do staff understand the HOT protocol ? disrupting hostile reconnaissance: make sure … to report to police using 999, 101 or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789 321 as an initial responder to a terrorist … procedures search a site effectively apply the basic principles of good housekeeping and how it reduces the …
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

Incident procedures

… checklist: Bomb Threat Checklist. Unattended Items - The HOT protocol Use the HOT ( H idden, O bvious, T ypical) protocol to inform your … before applying lost property procedures. However, if HOT leads you to believe the item is suspicious, apply the …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat , Public Safety , Suspicious activity

Online security information for candidates

Most social media companies provide advice about online security. This includes guidance on how to secure your account and how to report incidents of online abuse, harassment and intimidation.
Keywords: Election , Social media , publicly accessible places , Cyber Security , Report , Security online , Privacy , Venues and Public Spaces

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

There are protocols to follow about how you must store precursor chemicals (including hydrogen peroxide or ammonium nitrate), toxins and radioactive materials on your premises.
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… yourself in a room if possible. Follow the RUN HIDE TELL principles – Inform the police, call 999. …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Ballot box and cyber security

Information about how to maintain security, cyber security and safety around using ballot boxes.
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues , Security

Mail handling

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

SCaN for all staff

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.
Keywords: NPSA , Protective Security , Business , SCAN , Training , Staff training

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section.
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Polling Stations

Information about security and search procedures at polling stations.
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness