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Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… There are five levels of threat which are defined below: Should there be a change in the threat level, it is recommended those responsible for … Building response levels within an organisation provide a general indication … applied to a site or building. They are informed by the UK threat level, but also take into account specific …
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

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 of subject … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) … 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

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

… work in a laboratory, you can contact your local counter terrorism security adviser (CTSA) to find out about Project Revise, which raises awareness about the potential threat these chemicals present and advises on how to secure … as anthrax or ricin). Legislation includes: Part 7, Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Schedule 5 - this has …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… security posture. This is important at times of raised threat or in response to a terrorist incident. … Contents Introduction Threat Level Responding to the threat Menu of Tactical … is fit for purpose in meeting the ever-changing threat from terrorism to the UK. 1. Threat level Since 2006, information …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Incident procedures

… 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. … Bomb Threats … While many bomb threats involve a person-to-person phone call, an increasing …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat , Public Safety , Suspicious activity

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… could be implemented, taking into account the nature of the threat together with the type and location of building being … of the Election process through the use or threat of terrorism.  This document contains guidance outlining a … recommendation, or favouring by National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). The views and opinions …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The threat of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Security lighting

… – even when left on throughout the night. A local counter terrorism security adviser (CTSA) or Crime Prevention …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Polling Stations

… and Notify (SCaN) Protect your organisation from a range of threats with SCaN training. See, Check and Notify (SCaN) … threats, including criminal activity, unlawful protest and terrorism. SCaN training empowers your staff to correctly … following e-Learning Modules are available: Introduction to Terrorism Identifying Security Vulnerabilities How to …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

See, Check and Notify (SCaN)

… Protect your site from a range of threats with SCaN training. SCaN aims to help businesses and … biggest advantage in preventing and tackling a range of threats, including criminal activity, unlawful protest and terrorism.  SCaN training empowers your staff to correctly …
Keywords: Venues , Protective Security , SCAN , Training , Risk Management , NPSA , Staff training , Staff