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Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… When considering public health and safety, local authorities should seek to ensure a … the risk to groups of people from interaction with hostile vehicles, and the creation of large crowds in new public … Pavement licences … could include increased CCTV surveillance, manned guarding, vehicle security barriers and ACT (Action Counters …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities

Hostile reconnaissance

… 1. Introduction Hostile reconnaissance is the term given to the information-gathering phase conducted by those individuals or groups with malicious … faces or in disguise?   It is not just people on foot; vehicles are often used by hostiles planning attacks. Be …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Bomb threats

… 1. Procedures for handling bomb threats The vast majority of bomb threats are … other forms of physical attack, e.g. the possibility of a vehicle as a weapon or knife attack? 3. Actions to consider … Bomb threats …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Emergency Planning , Terrorist threat , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Document awareness

… 1. The threat Terrorists have used false identities when planning … and criminal organisations are able to print false passports and other identity documents, which can be used to … employment, banking, housing, access to sites and hire vehicles for unlawful purposes. 2. Identity document fraud …
Keywords: Threat , National Security , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Training , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Overseas travel advice

… 1. Guidance for the organisation Organisations have a duty of care towards those who travel overseas for work purposes. By having the right security policies … that may draw attention to yourself Use only licenced vehicles Where possible, avoid walking alone at night If …
Keywords: Risk Assessment , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEAP) is the lead body for guidance, advice and training … Access to outdoor learning … We believe that every child in every school should have access to a … learning, educational visits and adventurous activities as an integral part of their school curriculum. We recommend …
Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales , School , Venues and Public Spaces , Child safety , Public Safety , Public events

Communication

… 1. Introduction Corporate communications are vital to protective security. A … terrorism, especially when a target is selected. It can reassure visitors and staff about their safety and security … or reporting people not wearing passes, preventing vehicles or people tailgating, recognising and reporting …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

CCTV

… 1. Introduction This section is designed to assist those with responsibility for the security of Venues … provide guidance on testing CCTV systems. Individuals and vehicles The access points to a site may provide the best …
Keywords: CCTV , publicly accessible places , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Cyber , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Good housekeeping

… 1. Introduction Good housekeeping improves the safety of your premises, reduces the opportunity for placing … false alarms and hoaxes. Items left insecure on site, such as flammable liquids, tools, scaffolding poles and ladders, … procedure in place for the management of contractors, their vehicles and waste collection services. The registration …
Keywords: Luggage storage , Parcel Lockers , Parcels , Bomb threat , Click and Collect , Good housekeeping , Left luggage , Luggage lockers , PALs , PALs Guidance , Protective Security , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Security measures , Suspicious Item

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… 1. Introduction Attacks using chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) … are difficult for terrorists to carry out effectively and weaponising often require specialist knowledge and expertise. Alternative methods of attack, such as explosive devices, are more reliable, safe and easier for …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces