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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 … and risk.  In the event of an incident or change to the UK threat level, individual sites or buildings should conduct …
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

… 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

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

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 Options Introduction The National …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS) – Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P)

… Scheme (NCTAS). This is a robust course tailored to the key threat materials of highest concern within the UK. There has … up of one handler and one dog) and covers a wide range of threat related substances. Teams are then assessed by expert … pairing Are tested against key high priority explosives threats relevant to the UK Have evidenced safe and thorough …
Keywords: Explosives Detection Dog , Training , National Canine and Accreditation Scheme , NATIONAL CANINE AND ACCREDITATION SCHEME PUBLIC SAFETY , Public Safety , Explosive , accreditation

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 … with a Suspicious Item What to do in the Event of a Bomb Threat How to Respond to a Firearms or Weapons attack …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

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

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 guidance for elections

There are a number of security considerations that need to be made both by those planning and those running for elections.
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues , Election security