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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… focussing on reducing risks associated with vehicle borne threats ranging from vandalism to sophisticated or … terrorists. Vehicles offer a convenient method to deliver a bomb, known as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device … delivery of those risk-based measures are informed by the threat and how it manifests itself, the multiple …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Introduction

… The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have … carry out attacks. It also helps reduce the risk of other threats such as organised crime. This document provides … of previous incidents, and the assessment of current known threats. It covers the key forms of protective security: …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personnel Security

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… chosen locations in a number of ways, including by suicide bombers. Suicide bombers may use vehicles or carry their IED concealed on …     2. What is an Improvised Explosive Device? An IED is a bomb which can be made from Homemade Explosives (HME). …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety

Good housekeeping

… being hidden make sure that all staff are trained in bomb threat handling procedures, or at least have access to … Housekeeping checklist You may also want to complete the Bomb Threats checklist …
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

Hostile reconnaissance

… planning process. However, terrorism may not be the only threat a site faces. This guidance therefore uses the term … normal and unusual or suspicious behaviour. Be alert to the threat. Questions you should ask yourself if you believe … When an organisation is clear on the nature of the threats it faces, and has understood the deny, detect, deter …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Securing hazardous materials

Documents and information that explain how to secure hazardous materials.
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , Site security , Storage , Fertiliser

Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

… The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have … any time and any place without warning. Understanding the threat faced and the ways it can be mitigated can help keep … carry out attacks. It also helps reduce the risk of other threats such as organised crime. This document provides …
Keywords: Attack Methodology , PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , Security Culture , security planning process , Crowded Places , Stay safe , Public events , public spaces , Threat , Risk , Run Hide Tell , protect crowds , Protective Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , Events , Advice , Guidance , NaCTSO , Security measures , Business , Personnel Security , Physical Security , Cyber Security

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… Publicly Accessible Locations are advised to consider the threat from a broad range of terrorist methodologies. Such … maintained/assured throughout its life anticipate potential threats and assess the risks develop response plans … will likely be confusing, evolving and potentially life-threatening. The regular and ongoing training and exercising …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Stay Safe Abroad with RUN HIDE TELL

… There is a high threat of terrorist attacks globally affecting UK interests …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Attack , Abroad , ACT , Stay safe , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ABTA , Video , Advice , Preparedness , Film

Search planning

… Search measures can help reduce the likelihood of threats entering your site and help detect threats that may already be on your site. Visible search … threat (such as a breach in perimeter security, or a bomb threat) and when there is a heightened or elevated …
Keywords: Search planning , publicly accessible places , Security , Security measures , Suspicious Behaviour , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations