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The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… Devices (VBIEDs) as intentional weapons against people, events or infrastructure.  The key aspects of the NVTMU's … security with physical barriers, which are designed to prevent or mitigate harm caused by vehicles, being installed … strategically placed locations to safeguard public places, events, and infrastructure.  Counter Terrorism Policing …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security , vehicle security barriers , National Barrier Asset , Pedestrians , Roads and streets

Managing risk and business continuity

… plans. Such plans may be in response to an incident or event, either within or near their premises, which may inadvertently impact staff safety, public safety or disrupt normal operations. It is … the organisation. The risks should be mitigated through preventative measures such as ‘target hardening’, the training …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

… risks. The course supports sectors responsible for public safety and operational resilience by offering practical … unveiled at the UK Government’s Security and Policing event, and training is already underway across the UK. To …

Tactic VB2: Review patrol and positioning of security staff

… of any physical security measures, it is imperative both safety and emergency responses are considered. A strong … incident. It is important that patrol regimes for sites and events look beyond the business/organisation perimeter before, during and post-event. To the observer, these patrols should be …
Keywords: Security , Hostile Reconnaissance , Staff , Awareness , Training

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… some measures that will help reduce the effects of a CBR event, can be put in place at relatively low cost. The …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , 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 … of a live incident, allowing them to move to a position of safety. CCTV can be used alongside alarm systems to … Reference Number) to enable an immediate response in the event of an activation. DIY alarms, though affordable, will …

Tactic DB10: Scan all mail and ensure that postal procedures are robust

… should be in place that set out the actions to take, in the event that a suspicious item is discovered during a search. … ensure that postal procedures are robust, especially in the event of a raised threat level or a terrorist incident. … as part of the attack planning process.      Health and Safety/Other Legal Issues Businesses/organisations should …
Keywords: Mail handling , Evacuation , Communications , Best practice , Security

Physical Threats

… Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA) attacks are rare, in the event of such an attack, it helps to be prepared. Should …

Security at Home

… hinge screws should be replaced with security screws to prevent them being removed and access gained this way windows … gates or secured to a structure (until collection day) to prevent them being used as climbing aids For further … you use it fit an internal shield/cowl (letter guard) to prevent car and house keys being fished through the opening. …

Tactic DB8: Implement a regular and unpredictable search sweep rota across site, including areas hidden from surveillance

… areas hidden from surveillance. Consider the health and safety of staff conducting the searches and of anyone being … at different times of day, seasonally, or for particular events. Consider the space required and optimum location for … site (including areas hidden from surveillance), in the event of a raised threat level or a terrorist incident, and …
Keywords: Communications , Vulnerabilities , Business