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Standard tier

… duty requirements please refer to the following factsheet: Terrorism (protection of premises) Act 2025: Standard duty … for standard duty premises will have to: notify the Security Industry Authority (SIA) of their premises; and … be followed by people working at the premises if an act of terrorism were to occur at the premises, or in the immediate …
Keywords: Standard Tier , Venues , Martyn's Law , Small business

Develop a security-mindedness approach

… Security-mindedness is about encouraging business leaders, managers and practitioners to consider security across all areas of the organisation. Our advice outlines the steps to take when developing a security-mindedness approach. … For more information, please …
Keywords: CPNI , Security Culture , Security mindedness , Security measures , Risk Management , NPSA

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… events can include managing hygiene measures, and general security procedures. This can lead to queues of people … routes. For further information : Election Protective Security Guidance - Protecting Pedestrian Queues … Vehicle …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

Protecting your assets

… the core underlying principles of NPSA's protective security methodology. This methodology defines a holistic … of your most important or sensitive assets - as protective security measures can only be truly effective if the … to each other during the formulation of a protective security solution. … For more information, please visit the …
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Physical Security , Risk Management , NPSA

Mail handling

If you receive suspicious item call 999 and ask for the police. Clear the area immediately. Do not attempt to open the letter or package. Avoid unnecessary handling. Keep it separate so it is easily identifiable.
Keywords: Mail handling , Suspicious Item , CBR , Threat analysis , Chemical , Physical Security

Building services and internal spaces

… process, focus is often on the composition of, and physical security measures associated with, the external facades, …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Protective Security , Risk Management , NPSA

Gunshot detection systems

… typically displayed on an assigned computer screen within a security control room for investigation and action by a person or integrated security system.   For more information, please visit the …
Keywords: CPNI , Risk Management , Physical Security , National Security , NPSA

Control rooms

… the fundamental principles of Deter, Detect and Delay. … Security Control Rooms (SCRs) form the hub of a site's security, continuously receiving information from a range of security staff and systems. Whether designing a new control …
Keywords: CPNI , Risk Management , Protective Security , Perimeter , NPSA

Active access delay systems

… delay attackers. … As part of a layered system of physical security for a facility, the use of active access delay …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Risk Management , NPSA

REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE: Guidance on hazardous substance exposure

… involving hazardous substances, including ‘acid attacks’. … Security personnel and other staff may be the first … - which summarises the essential information required for Security control room (SCR) staff to effectively respond to …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Hazardous Materials , Chemical