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Polling Stations

… Information about security and search procedures at polling stations. … Security and Search at Polling Stations … Security and search procedures at Polling Stations should consider the following points: Prior to … Polling Stations …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… providing safe and secure counting venues and polling stations as far as reasonably practicable. The guidelines … on maintaining order and preventing undue influence outside polling stations: Maintaining order outside polling stations … Election security for polling stations and counting venues …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… boxes and ballot papers, marked electoral register for the polling station and the corresponding numbers list etc. … alternate means of access and egress to the counting stations in cases of emergency. Identify a designated … evacuation rendezvous point. Has a secondary venue for a polling station been identified should an evacuation of the …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Security guidance for elections

… will be relevant all year round: Election security for polling stations and counting venues Online security information for … systems that support elections Election security for polling stations and counting venues - guide to assist Returning …
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues , Election security

Ballot box and cyber security

… vehicles used for the movement of ballot boxes to or from polling stations and counting venues before the boxes are loaded or …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues , Security

Counting venues

… the Returning Officer (RO) has more discretion than at a polling station to extend access to others - such as the …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

Incident procedures

… decision-making remains with the person responsible for the polling station or counting office as the location being …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat , Public Safety , Suspicious activity

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

There are protocols to follow about how you must store precursor chemicals (including hydrogen peroxide or ammonium nitrate), toxins and radioactive materials on your premises.
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

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

Chemical Biological Radiological incidents (CBR)

Chemical, Biological and Radiological attacks have the potential to cause significant harm or damage and disruption to infrastructure. CBR attacks can be difficult to conduct, often requiring expertise and resources.
Keywords: Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Attack , CBRN , Threat , Mail handling , Suspicious Item , Explosive , Corrosive