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Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… When considering public health and safety, local authorities should seek to ensure a balanced consideration … in larger, distributed, or dense crowds of people.     Local authorities should factor this into the security planning … Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security? …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… or would like to arrange an event, please contact a local police CTSA using the list below. … pubs and bars, and transport hubs. CTSAs also work with local authorities and businesses, organisations and professional …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs

Securing hazardous materials

… to police. Dual-use chemicals   Notify appropriate authorities Managers and occupiers of laboratories and other premises must notify the appropriate authorities that they intend to hold, keep or use stocks of …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , Site security , Storage , Fertiliser

Law and liability

… 1 places a legal obligation upon emergency services and local authorities to assess the risk of, plan, and exercise for … as Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSAs) through your local police force. They are co-ordinated by the National …
Keywords: PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Managing risk and business continuity

… Guidelines). Free practical advice is available from your local authority or from the Business Emergency Resilience … the government and media about the current security climate locally, globally, or about recent terrorist activities? is … with the police, other emergency services and local authorities. arranging staff training, exercises, rehearsal, …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

… with the appropriate regulators should also be considered. Local organisations whose sites are nearby, or have shared … and compromise is key. Your contact may be with either the local police or those specifically tasked with providing … community by promoting the efforts of the organisation and authorities to ensure their safety and security recruit the …
Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Stay Safe Abroad with RUN HIDE TELL

… to minimise the impact of an attack – including knowing the local emergency services number.   … when it is safe to do so. TELL – Make sure you know the local emergency numbers in the country you are travelling … to minimise the impact of an attack – including knowing the local emergency services number. Video Suspicious Behaviour …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Attack , Abroad , ACT , Stay safe , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ABTA , Video , Advice , Preparedness , Film

Mail handling

… ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems (including local extraction systems, for example in kitchens or … implements are proportional to the risk it faces. The local police Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) can … For further advice on CBR detection, contact the local CTSA staff need to be aware of the usual pattern of …
Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… facilitates an attack by operating the security measures locally or remotely, managing or issuing access rights or … which is beneficial to both communities and transport authorities. Temporary VSBs include: There are temporary …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… reduce the risk. For site specific advice, contact your local CTSA.   4. Protective security measures to consider …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety