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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 …

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

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… of confidence in the mind of the terrorist, who needs to encounter predictable security arrangements in order to feel … should be sought from the NPSA website, or your local Counter Terrorism Security Advisor Security personnel Depending on … Public Spaces. This is to be used following a change of the terrorism threat level to CRITICAL. There are a number of …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management , Counter Terrorism Support , Terrorism threat levels , Guidance , Venues and Public Spaces , Business Continuity , Security Managers , Building

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

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

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 … 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

Tactic EB5: Ensure supporting technology, such as access control systems, are in working order

… Information and Intention There are a number of supporting security related technologies which play a role … The appropriate policy and procedures should mention how supporting technologies, which assist in the protection of … The principles of undertaking a maintenance programme for supporting technologies, which protect the organisation, …
Keywords: CCTV , Access control , Alarms , Security , Communications

Tactic RB5: Ensure that all staff are briefed on roles and responsibilities during an incident in line with response plans and procedures

… in order to make sure people and the environment are supported and made safe wherever possible. Incident …