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Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms … The threat of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks … Vehicles are widely available and easy to use with devastating effect. Consequently, driving a … Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a … (NaCTSO). Made up of subject matter experts, the unit has a wealth of experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers. … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) …
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

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… If you are alerted to a firearms or weapons attack, stay calm, RUN or HIDE, and … Evacuation and lockdown procedures … RUN Consider your safest options. Escape if you can. Is there a safe route? … from view does not mean you are safe, bullets go through glass, brick, wood and metal. Find cover from gunfire behind …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology

Good housekeeping

… Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce the opportunity for placing suspicious items or bags and helping to deal with … Good housekeeping practices … that RVPs don't leave people grouped and more vulnerable to Vehicle as a Weapon attacks.  …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces , Safety , Securing and checking , Election

Polling Stations

… Information about security and search procedures at polling stations. … Security and Search at Polling Stations … 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 , Security , Building , Awareness

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… The National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options outlines a set of options which can be used … About the Menu of Tactical Options … 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

… Information about how to maintain security, cyber security and safety around using ballot … Ballot box and cyber security … Ballot box security Ensure systems are in place to search vehicles used for the movement of ballot boxes to or from … 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 , Security

Counting venues

… Please note that premises used for counting ballot papers may well be used … It is imperative, therefore, that a thorough search be made as near as possible to the arrival of the first ballot box. … Security and search (Counting venues) … and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity of a counting station and …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

Secure your fertiliser

… Fertiliser use in the UK The UK is the heaviest user of ammonium and ammonium nitrate-based fertilisers in the world, and since the 1970s … for terrorists to steal and use these materials as weapons. Fertiliser storage and security Anyone who stores …
Keywords: Attack Methodology , Chemical , Weapons of Terrorism

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 … Securing hazardous materials … Selling precursor chemicals or poisons … Chemical, biological and radioactive materials …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security