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Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have seen in the UK and across Europe attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. Understanding the threat faced and the ways it can be mitigated can help keep…

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

Introduction

The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have seen in the UK and across Europe, attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. Having better security for all these areas makes it harder for terrorists to plan and…

Keywords: PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personnel Security

Vehicle as a weapon

1. Introduction

The threats from vehicles range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attacks by determined criminals or terrorists. As well as a convenient method to deliver an explosive device, an additional attack methodology is using…

Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces

Hostile reconnaissance

1. Introduction

Hostile reconnaissance is the term given to the information-gathering phase conducted by those individuals or groups with malicious intent. It is a vital component of the terrorist attack planning process. However, terrorism may…

Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

1. Introduction Requirement for guidance

Those with responsibility for Publicly Accessible Locations are advised to consider the threat from a broad range of terrorist methodologies. Such methodologies may include Vehicle as a Weapon, Marauding…

Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations