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Election security for polling stations and counting venues

The advice contained in this section is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election process.
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

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

… to 4 EDD teams (each team is made up of one handler and one dog) and covers a wide range of threat related substances. … Explosives detection dog (EDD) teams are an invaluable asset in enhancing public … and handler pairing Are tested against key high priority explosives threats relevant to the UK Have evidenced safe …
Keywords: Explosives Detection Dog , Training , National Canine and Accreditation Scheme , NATIONAL CANINE AND ACCREDITATION SCHEME PUBLIC SAFETY , Public Safety , Explosive , accreditation

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

… hazardous substances and chemicals they could use to make explosives (known as precursors) must be restricted as much … precursor chemicals or poisons, which is known as an 'Explosives precursors and poisons' or 'EPP' license. As a … if you sell them, see the GOV.UK guidance on Supplying explosives precursors . If you work in a laboratory, you can …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

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

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

Mail handling

If you receive suspicious item call 999 and ask for the police. Clear the area immediately. Do not attempt to open the letter or package. Avoid unnecessary handling. Keep it separate so it is easily identifiable.
Keywords: Mail handling , Suspicious Item , CBR , Threat analysis , Chemical , Physical Security , Security , Public Safety , Suspicious activity

Alarms and CCTV

… and a deterrent to possible thieves.  You can install a detection system that uses: sensors fitted to doors, windows … and audio detectors More sophisticated systems might use detection systems in the ground or on perimeter fencing and can combine CCTV with video motion-detection software. The detection system should be reliable, …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Ballot box and cyber security

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

Online security information for candidates

Most social media companies provide advice about online security. This includes guidance on how to secure your account and how to report incidents of online abuse, harassment and intimidation.
Keywords: Election , Social media , publicly accessible places , Cyber Security , Report , Security online , Privacy , Venues and Public Spaces

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 matter experts, the unit has a wealth of experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers.
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