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Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… and the security of ballot boxes it must be noted that the safety of all present is of paramount importance . Designate … and the corresponding numbers list etc. Remember personal safety comes first. Prepare a contingency plan for …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Ballot box and cyber security

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

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… Safety of election staff and venues … opportunity. Returning Officers are responsible for the safety of election staff, the voting process and the … be adapted to meet local needs. Further supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… NBA is deployed through a public/private partnership to enhance security through … installed in strategically placed locations to safeguard public places, events, and infrastructure.  Counter … to diverse operational requirements. Whether securing public places, events which are locally or globally …
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

Polling Stations

… the following points: Prior to opening the premises to the public, arrange for a responsible person with local … nearby shrubbery, outbuildings and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity … (SCaN) aims to help businesses and organisations maximise safety and security using their existing resources. Your …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… deployed at different response levels should not be made public, to avoid informing terrorists about what is known … at the different response levels should not be made public. This is to avoid equipping terrorists should they be … building response level. This should not be displayed in public areas or be within their view …
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

Security guidance for elections

… This is a safety and security video which has been created for …
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues , Election security

Online security information for candidates

… for political candidates general guidance on online safety specific guidance on reporting abusive content or … X, or Twitter, provides: general guidance on online safety civic integrity policies quick links to safety and security guidance guidance on how to report …
Keywords: Election , Social media , publicly accessible places , Cyber Security , Report , Security online , Privacy , Venues and Public Spaces

See, Check and Notify (SCaN)

… that aims to help organisations, venues and events maximise safety and security using their existing resources. … SCaN aims to help businesses and organisations maximise safety and security using their existing resources.  Your …
Keywords: Venues , Protective Security , SCAN , Training , Risk Management , NPSA , Staff training , Staff

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… unusable and bringing the attack to a premature end.  Safety arrangements employed at the entrances to premises or … when queues are present. In car parks, create a pedestrian safety zone by preventing or limiting vehicle parking next …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation