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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…

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Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… Requirement for guidance Those with responsibility for Publicly Accessible Locations are advised to consider the threat from … stair channels and with head-of-stair barriers. Some public places which feature occasional high-density crowds do not …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Threat level and building response plans

… 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

Crisis response kit checklist

… Those with responsibility for publicly accessible locations are advised to consider the threat from …
Keywords: Response , Marauding , publicly accessible places , Threat , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

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

Introduction

… our own personal security, particularly when in public places.   2. How to use this guide The publicly accessible locations guidance has been reviewed by …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personnel Security

Managing risk and business continuity

… to aid an attack; for example, building floor plans, publicly available documents, technical expertise or poor … risk assessment, it is recognised that for the majority of Publicly Accessible Locations, the responsibility for the …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Vehicle as a weapon

… and has been used by terrorists to target crowded places and publicly accessible locations. A broad range of vehicles can cause …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces

Overseas travel advice

… point of contact available to the traveller 24/7. Use an accessible format, such as providing a wallet card, so that … have your contact details with them. Make sure there is an accessible record within the organisation of the detailed … is a personal responsibility Provide security messages in accessible formats to travellers. Think about whether …
Keywords: Risk Assessment , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… casualties when detonated near to or within crowded places or buildings. Injuries and fatalities are often … car part. UVIEDs are likely to be placed in reasonably accessible locations, as those placing them will typically …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations