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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

Good housekeeping

… for staff to conduct examinations for suspicious items. Public and communal areas Keep public and communal areas like exits, entrances, toilets, …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces , Safety , Securing and checking , Election

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

Locks

Types of locks

Mortice or sash-type locks (those embedded within a door) offer more security than rim-type locks (those attached to the surface of the door).

5-lever locks are recommended; they have over 1,000 key options, making it…

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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 … and all potential emergency exit points. Check vulnerable spaces, for example cupboards, and unoccupied rooms, on the …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

SCaN for security managers

This page is a dedicated space for security managers to utilise the SCaN tools, and the guidance available and tailored for security staff.
Keywords: NPSA , Business , Physical Security , SCAN , Training , Security Managers

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… curtilage of the site. Close off vehicle access to shared spaces when queues are present. In car parks, create a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Fences and gates

… outside, then it should be kept out of sight and away from public access. Fertiliser should be covered with heavy-duty …
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Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… be adapted to meet local needs. Further supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  … are likely to favour ‘soft’ targets or venues and public spaces with little or no protective security …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Alarms and CCTV

… or gates passive or active infrared to protect internal spaces and dual sensors incorporating PIR and microwave …
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