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Publicly accessible locations (PALs) guidance

… must be supported and endorsed from a senior level.   … Publicly accessible locations (PALs) guidance …
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Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… When considering public health and safety, local authorities should seek to … hostile vehicles, and the creation of large crowds in new public spaces. … The impact of several pavement licences in an area …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces

Threat landscape

Understanding the threats facing your business or organisation will ensure protective security measures are proportionate, effective and responsive.

The UK faces a range of threats from terrorism, espionage and hostile foreign states. Understanding the threats facing a business or organisation will make sure protective security…
Keywords: CPNI , NPSA , Threat , Threat landscape , ACT , Security measures

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… curtilage of the site close off vehicle access to shared spaces when queues are present in car parks, create a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

Physical security

… responses are considered. Effective physical security of a Publicly Accessible Location is best achieved by … Security awareness Vigilance by staff and visitors at all Publicly Accessible Locations is essential to the protective … will not necessarily be automatically deterred from a Publicly Accessible Location simply because it has CCTV, …
Keywords: publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Security , Security measures , Access control , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… • Avoid congregating too long around entrances to major public sites; • At ports and airports don’t linger unnecessarily on the public side of security screening. If there has been a …
Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales

Recognising terrorist threats

The UK faces a serious and challenging threat from terrorism, but recognising early indicators of an attack can reduce casualties and save lives.
Keywords: CPNI , Threat , Attack , e-Learning , Attack Methodology , NPSA

Managing risk and business continuity

… premises, which may inadvertently impact staff safety, public safety or disrupt normal operations. It is important … complements such good practice. This guide recognises that Publicly Accessible Locations differ in many ways, including … security and contingency plans need developing   For some Publicly Accessible Locations, simple good practice, coupled …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… for the provision of protective security advice to Publicly Accessible Locations (areas where there may be …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN