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Vehicle as a weapon

… is referred to as a ‘vehicle as a weapon’ attack. The use of a vehicle as a weapon is a low complexity methodology and … places and publicly accessible locations. A broad range of vehicles can cause significant loss of life and serious injury. Attacks using a vehicle as a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… CTSAs can deliver a choice of counter terrorism awareness packages tailored to different levels of expertise and responsibility within an organisation.  … aimed at all job types, to raise staff awareness of current counter terrorism considerations. The following …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… attacks by determined criminals or terrorists. Vehicles offer a convenient method to deliver a bomb, known as a … be an unknowing mule by delivering a hidden IED, firearms, weapons and/or attackers into a protected area.  … Unit (NVTMU) is a police unit within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), which administers the …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… school should have access to a comprehensive programme of high-quality outdoor learning, educational visits and … Wales, it is used by organisations all over the world.     Terrorism The threat from terrorism is significant. To … suspicious activity and how to respond to a weapons attack; you should consider completing the …
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

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… for criminal or terrorist purposes. Significant numbers of public service vehicles (PSV) and heavy goods vehicles … primary reason is crime, however, there is a crossover with terrorism where vehicles can be used as a weapon, or funds … activity can be used to finance terrorism. Most instances of crime are opportunist. However, even simple precautions …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Law and liability

… at least to minimise their impact. There is the potential of criminal prosecution and penalties under health and … The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations. 1992 (updated 1999) … network of specialist police advisers known as Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSAs) through your local …
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 …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Personal security

… This document does not provide definitive advice in all of these areas, but instead provides general guidance along … by Design website.   4. Situational awareness/security Weapons and firearms attacks Marauding Terrorist Attack: RUN … covers advice on actions to consider in the event of a weapons or firearms attack.   Visitors Always clearly …
Keywords: Personal Security , Social media , Security , Cyber , Cyber Security , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… 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 … Person Borne IED (PBIED) Postal or mail device – often a Victim Operated IED (VOIED) Remote Controlled IED …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… are advised to consider the threat from a broad range of terrorist methodologies. Such methodologies may include … Vehicle as a Weapon, Marauding Attacks with either bladed weapons or firearms and improvised explosive devices etc. … include causing them to waste time, energy, ammunition and weapons on overcoming barriers. Technology such as the …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations