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Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… 1.IED attacks  Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are effective weapons and can be … damage to the population.     2. What is an Improvised Explosive Device? An IED is a bomb which can be made from Homemade Explosives (HME). Although IEDs may be ‘home made’, they can …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety

Poisons Act 1972 – Selling chemicals responsibly

… Certain chemicals can be formulated to create explosives or to cause harm. To reduce the risk of harm from … of such substances, must follow.  New restrictions for explosive precursors and poisons came into effect on 1 … whether the purchase of:  - a regulated or reportable explosives precursor is intended for the illicit manufacture …
Keywords: Risk , Emergency Planning , Chemical , Poison , Training , Law , Business , Small business , Explosive , Staff training

Understanding the threat

… as possible.  Terrorists may use vehicles, knives, guns, explosives, fire or any combination of the above.    Vehicle … or assets to cause damage or disruption.   An improvised explosive device (IED) is the general term used to refer to …
Keywords: Risk Management , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , Terrorism Threats , Threat analysis , Terrorism threat levels

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

… at entry points can help reduce the likelihood of explosive devices, weapons, hazardous or prohibited items or … contents at site entry points can help reduce the risk of explosive devices or weapons or people being brought onto … and cleaning supplies) can provide a means for getting explosives, weapons and other threat items through a site’s …
Keywords: Communications , Vulnerabilities , Business

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… to deliver a bomb, known as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED). A vehicle can also be used as a … owner requiring protection.  2. Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device VBIED The immediate effects from a VBIED …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Crisis response kit checklist

… methodologies such as Marauding attacks or improvised explosive devices. Planning your emergency response should …
Keywords: Response , Marauding , publicly accessible places , Threat , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places

Keeping everyone safe at events

…      Hazardous materials Mitigating ‘Fire As a Weapon’ Explosive Detection Dogs – What dogs to choose Physical and …

Other Threats

… harmful devices and substances. Delivered items may be explosive, incendiary, include sharps or blades, or contain … stains emanating from package odours emanating from package Explosive or incendiary indicators Additional explosive or incendiary indicators include: unusually heavy …

National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS) – Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P)

… Explosives detection dog (EDD) teams are an invaluable asset … sector, EDD teams can identify the smallest trace of explosives, making them a vital tool in the fight against … and handler pairing Are tested against key high priority explosives threats relevant to the UK Have evidenced safe …
Keywords: Explosives Detection Dog , Training , National Canine and Accreditation Scheme , NATIONAL CANINE AND ACCREDITATION SCHEME PUBLIC SAFETY , Public Safety , Explosive , accreditation

NPSA: Marauding terrorist attacks

… Entering without using force or forcing entry using an explosive device, a vehicle, coercion of someone with access …
Keywords: Marauding , Attack , Threat , MTA , NPSA