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Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… CTSAs can deliver a choice of counter terrorism awareness … report crime or suspicious activity, please do not use our CTSAs' individual work emails to get in touch.  Instead, you … Durham: ctsa.north@ctpne.police.uk Dyfed Powys: ctsas@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk Essex: …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs

Law and liability

… advisers known as Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSAs) through your local police force. They are … Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).  Further information on CTSAs is here . We welcome feedback from the public/business …
Keywords: PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Managing risk and business continuity

1. Introduction

Managing the risk of terrorism is only one part of a manager’s responsibility when preparing contingency plans. Such plans may be in response to an incident or event, either within or near their premises, which may inadvertently…

Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Mail handling

1. Introduction 1.1 Small deliveries by courier and mail handling

Most businesses will receive a large amount of mail and other deliveries, which offers a potentially attractive route into premises for terrorists.

Go to PAS 97:2021 Mail…

Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

1. Introduction

There has been a significant growth in the legitimate use of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) over recent years. This is anticipated to increase as the potential uses of UAS continue to develop. It has been estimated that there could…

Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Threat level and building response plans

Introduction

The main threats to national security are terrorism, espionage, and cyber attacks. Understanding the threat facing us is key to ensuring protective security measures and mitigations are proportionate, effective and responsive.

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Keywords: PALs , Threat , Security , Risk , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Communication

1. Introduction

Corporate communications are vital to protective security. A security-minded communications strategy can help deter a range of criminality including terrorism, especially when a target is selected. It can reassure visitors and…

Keywords: PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

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

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

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

1.IED attacks 

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are effective weapons and can be delivered to their chosen locations in a number of ways, including by suicide bombers. Suicide bombers may use vehicles or carry their IED concealed on their…

Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety