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Law and liability

… incidents.   2. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 Part 1 places a legal obligation upon emergency services and local …
Keywords: PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

1. Introduction

Attacks using chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) material have the potential to cause significant harm and disruption, but they are difficult for terrorists to carry out effectively and weaponising often require specialist…

Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Personnel security training and good practice

1. Introduction: personnel security training

Following a risk assessment, evaluate if it is necessary to employ a guardforce as part of your security plan. It’s important all staff with security responsibilities understand their roles and are…

Keywords: Personnel Security , Hiring security , Security Culture , Security Professional , Training , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Stay Safe Abroad with RUN HIDE TELL

It is vital for travellers and staff to be prepared for any situation you may find yourself or your family and friends in. The videos below will help you prepare for the unlikely event of a terrorist incident.
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Attack , Abroad , ACT , Stay safe , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ABTA , Video , Advice , Preparedness , Film

Personnel and people security

1. What is personnel security?

Personnel security is a system of policies and procedures which aim to manage and minimise the risk of people exploiting legitimate access to an organisation’s assets or premises for unauthorised purposes. These…

Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Physical Security , Security Culture , Risk Management , Hiring security , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Cyber security

1. Introduction

Many organisations rely on computer systems to carry out business or nationally critical functions and employ digital technologies to manage safety, security and engineering systems. As a result, businesses can become vulnerable…

Keywords: Cyber Security , Threat , Attack Methodology , CCTV , Access control , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Document awareness

1. The threat

Terrorists have used false identities when planning attacks. Terrorist and criminal organisations are able to print false passports and other identity documents, which can be used to enter the UK illegally, obtain employment,…

Keywords: Threat , National Security , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Training , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations