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The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised police unit operating within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Made up … experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers. … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) …
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

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… The National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options outlines a set … private sector and security industry to enhance the wider national security posture. This is important at times of … to the threat Menu of Tactical Options Introduction The National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options can be …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Alarms and CCTV

… need installing, read the advice in the ‘Protecting your assets’ guidance. Alarm systems Alarm systems fall under two … and security on the Home Security Systems page on the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) website . …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… of options should be identified in advance of any change in national threat level or building response level, and should … intentions and capabilities. Information about the national threat level is available on the terrorism threat …
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

Polling Stations

… to the public. ACT Awareness e-Learning will provide nationally recognised corporate CT guidance to help people …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… traffic cones, temporary pedestrian rails or more robust barriers. Consider utilising staff vehicles that will remain …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

SCaN for security managers

… Further information For more information, please visit the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) website:  …
Keywords: NPSA , Business , Physical Security , SCAN , Training , Security Managers

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

Counting venues

Please note that premises used for counting ballot papers may well be used for other purposes until shortly before counting commences. It is imperative, therefore, that a thorough search be made as near as possible to the arrival of the first ballot box.
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

SCaN for all staff

… Further information For more information, please visit the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) website:  …
Keywords: NPSA , Protective Security , Business , SCAN , Training , Staff training