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Threat from Drones in the UK

… could be used for nefarious purposes, including terrorism. How much illegal drone activity is there in the … manufacture of a drone. In 2023, a PhD student who was a supporter of the Islamic State in Syria and Levant (Daesh), … When describing threats in intelligence assessments, Counter Terrorism Policing utilises the Probabilistic …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon , Hostile Reconnaissance , Drone , public spaces , Venues and Public Spaces

Threat level and building response plans

… Introduction The main threats to national security are terrorism, espionage, and cyber attacks. Understanding the … You can also report in confidence online via the Action Counters Terrorism website. 1. UK national threat levels … doing about it. 3. Threat and response level definitions To support your planning, the UK national threat level and …
Keywords: PALs , Threat , Security , Risk , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Tactic VB2: Review patrol and positioning of security staff

… against a range of threats and vulnerabilities, including terrorism. When planning the introduction of any physical … you put them through rehearsal and validation exercises. Counter terrorism (CT) awareness training should be included … updates should be provided to all personnel. This may be supported through your organisation’s intranet site (if …
Keywords: Security , Hostile Reconnaissance , Staff , Awareness , Training

CCTV

… the efficiency and effectiveness of video surveillance in a counter-terrorism role? An Operational Requirement (OR) allows an … camera. Is a camera that can pan, tilt and zoom required to support fixed cameras? if the CCTV system is monitored, or …
Keywords: CCTV , publicly accessible places , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Cyber , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require … take further steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism – such as having CCTV, bag search policies or … But this would not have happened without the tireless support of my co-campaigners Nick Aldworth, Brendan , Nathan …

Regulator

… scheme for private security businesses. The SIA also supports key government public safety priorities by … the police and business operators on activities relating to counter terrorism, violence against women and girls, and spiking. … The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 establishes the …
Keywords: Regulator , SIA , Security Industry Authority , Martyn's Law , Protection , Premises , Events , Public protection , Enforcement

Tactic EB1: Implement emergency change to shift patterns and agree plan with staff in advance

… extended shifts or changes to rotation, can help to support vigilance and provide a hostile environment for … in the mind-set of the terrorist, who prefers to encounter predictable arrangements in order to feel assured of … security staff from other offices brought in to provide support. Consultation should also be held with the relevant …
Keywords: Threat Level , Emergency Planning , Staff , Communications

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

… the risks. The approach requires the development of a Counter-UAS plan, the components of which are outlined in … operated remotely 3. Building a C-UAS strategy and plan As Counter-UAS mitigations are considered, it is necessary to … It is important to identify the contacts who may be able to support the development of the plan. This could include …
Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Personnel and people security

… forms of criminal activity, from minor theft through to terrorism. A first step to achieving this is to consider the … of thorough pre-employment screening methods. This will support your organisation to employ only suitably qualified … an organisation develop and plan effective practices for countering the insider threat and maintaining a motivated, …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Physical Security , Security Culture , Risk Management , Hiring security , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Physical Security Measures

… No single security measure or product will prevent crime or terrorism, but a thorough, sustainable approach to site … visibility into your premises and its occupants also supports the Hide phase of Run Hide Tell . Additionally, the …