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The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised police unit … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) … NBA Framework has the ability to be scaled and flexible as threats and operational requirements evolve; the NVTMU and …
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

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 … applied to a site or building. They are informed by the UK threat level, but also take into account specific … levels should not be made public, to avoid informing terrorists about what is known and what actions are being …
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

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

… The UK continues to be a target for terrorists and terrorist groups so access to the hazardous substances and … Project Revise, which raises awareness about the potential threat these chemicals present and advises on how to secure … There are concerns that terrorists might use chemical, biological and radioactive …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

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 … 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

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The threat of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks … attack that is easy to initiate. As a result, the terrorist may tend to avoid obstacles, including relatively …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

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 … threat level system was implemented which aimed to reflect terrorist threat posed to the UK irrespective of ideology, …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

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 … supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the … occur anywhere and potentially with little or no warning. Terrorists are likely to favour ‘soft’ targets or venues and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Polling Stations

… and Notify (SCaN) Protect your organisation from a range of threats with SCaN training. See, Check and Notify (SCaN) … biggest advantage in preventing and tackling a range of threats, including criminal activity, unlawful protest and … people better understand, and mitigate against, current terrorist methodology. The following e-Learning Modules are …
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 …
Keywords: Venues , Protective Security , SCAN , Training , Risk Management , NPSA , Staff training , Staff

Security lighting

Setting up good security lighting

Well thought-out lighting discourages intruders and gives the impression that good security is practised.

Basic lights can be purchased and fitted at little cost, but consider:

cost effectiveness –…
Keywords: Fertiliser