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Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is staffed by subject matter experts in the methodology of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks and the deployment and use of the …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… NPSA offer guidance to help practitioners determine the vehicle-borne threat, assess site strengths and vulnerabilities, and identify …
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , Vehicle , NPSA

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… If you are alerted to a firearms or weapons attack, stay calm, RUN or HIDE, only when it is safe … from view does not mean you are safe, bullets go through glass, brick, wood and metal. Find cover from gunfire e.g. …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack

Good housekeeping

… Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce … bins to a minimum and consider use of clear bags for waste disposal as it provides an easier opportunity for staff … that RVPs don't leave people grouped and more vulnerable to Vehicle as a Weapon attacks.  … Good housekeeping …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces

Polling stations

… Security and Search (Polling stations) Prior to opening the premises … responsible person with local knowledge of the premises to assist you conducting a search to identify anything out of … and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity of a polling station and …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… This document outlines a set of options which can be used by the private sector and … Since 2006, information about the national threat level has been available on the Mi5 and Home Office websites. In … attack (with firearms or bladed/blunt force weapons ) Vehicle as a weapon Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Fire …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Ballot box and cyber security

… Ballot Box Security Ensure systems are in place to search … for local authorities during the general election’ has been produced by the National Cyber Security Centre …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues

Counting venues

… Please note that premises used for counting ballot papers may … and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity of a counting station and … must be reported to the police. Note the location and vehicle registration mark and do not approach the vehicle. …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… Terrorism threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack and are based on a range of factors including current intelligence, … and reasonable to do so. For example, should security use a vehicle, and patrol areas such as car parks, then park and …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management