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Mail handling

… attempt to open the letter or package. Avoid unnecessary handling. Keep it separate so it is easily identifiable. … … a suspicious package, indicators to suspicious deliveries/mail General indicators that delivered items may be of … with others prior to the arrival of the police.   Screening mail and courier deliveries:  Possible Indicators that a …
Keywords: Mail handling , Suspicious Item , CBR , Threat analysis , Chemical , Physical Security

Chemical Biological Radiological incidents (CBR)

… advice download the Threat Recognition Guide … Screening mail and courier deliveries:  Possible Indicators that a … Action Upon Discovery of any Suspicious Delivered Item NPSA Mail Screening Matters NPSA … Chemical Biological …
Keywords: Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Attack , CBRN , Threat

Good housekeeping

… as weapons such as such tools or service equipment etc.   Mail Handling/Screening Ensure relevant staff are trained in mail/post-handling procedures, i.e. identifying & responding …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces

Incident procedures

… call, an increasing number are sent electronically using email or social media applications. No matter how ridiculous … dial 1471 to obtain the caller number where possible.   Email Bomb Threats Do not reply, forward or delete a bomb threat made via email. Note the address and print off a hard copy. Preserve …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… windows where no deliveries will be accepted is all your mail screened and can the mail processing area be isolated? has testing and exercising …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… by hostile vehicles.  … The NVTMU can be contacted by email at  NaCTSOMailbox-.NationalVehicleThreatMitigationUnit@met.police.uk … …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… only accept deliveries that are essential  DB10 - Scan all mail and ensure that postal procedures are robust  RB1 - …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO