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Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… stair channels and with head-of-stair barriers. Some public places which feature occasional high-density crowds do not … e.g. first aid, evacuation do staff know your protected places, routes and exits? can staff recognise suspicious …

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

Threat level and building response plans

… and capabilities. Those who own, operate, manage or work in crowded places are reminded that Substantial and Severe threat …

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

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…

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… organisations are available at ProtectUK Visiting crowded places When visiting crowded places such as a major city, venue or event, where …

Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales , School , Venues and Public Spaces , Child safety , Public Safety , Public events

Good housekeeping

… use. 2. Good housekeeping You can reduce the number of places where devices may be left by considering the … avoid the use of litter bins in vulnerable areas (e.g. near crowded locations, glazing and support structures). Monitor … make sure cycle racks and lockers are placed away from crowded areas. Monitor with CCTV if necessary 3. Click and …

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

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

When considering public health and safety, local authorities should seek to ensure a balanced consideration for security implications, particularly the risk to groups of people from interaction with hostile vehicles, and the creation of large crowds in new public spaces.

Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities

Introduction

… our own personal security, particularly when in public places. 2. How to use this guide The publicly accessible … attack-types can be carried out at varying times when a crowded location is in use. An attack can be carried out in …

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

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

The primary role of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs) is to provide help, advice and guidance on all aspects of counter terrorism protective security to specified industry sectors.

Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… significant casualties when detonated near to or within crowded places or buildings. Injuries and fatalities are often …

Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Access control

… appropriate access control measures in place. Measures at crowded places will differ depending on the conditions of entry. To …

Keywords: Access control , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security Culture , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations