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Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… review your Emergency Assembly Point Preparedness make sure first aid kits are fully stocked and staff know where they are … control room review requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for security staff Training ensure all staff …
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 DB1: Close non-essential access and egress points

… and Intention Whether your organisation is accessed by first entering via a perimeter or checkpoint, or immediately … your organisation’s perimeter. This will often be the first opportunity for you to project an impression to staff … area does not usually contain search and screening equipment, it is important that suitable locations are …
Keywords: Emergency exits , Evacuation , Mail handling , Security , Risk Assessment

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Attack Planning

… through an effective ‘event’ and ‘crowd’ profile, the first steps in a threat and vulnerability assessment can be … Stewards and staff must label their own bags and equipment so that it does not get reported as suspicious. If … remains calm and tries to recall everything that is said. A checklist is available at Appendix A to assist call …

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… can be put in place at relatively low cost. The following first steps are recommended to increase resilience to a CBR … the presence of hazardous or unusual materials or equipment unexplained vapour, mist clouds, powder, liquids … such as tissue paper supplying a corrosive treatment first aid pack the location of the closest available running water …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… critical operations, or perform other essential services. First aid procedures and responsibilities. Procedures to account … secured/defended   •    regularly check systems and equipment   •    prepare crisis response kits (incl. …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Tactic RB7: Prepare alerts, alarms and pre-scripted messages

… as safe as possible. Summon assistance (e.g. police or first aid). It should be remembered that while terrorist attacks … system will be the most cost-effective. The amount of equipment that needs to be carried will be minimised. The …
Keywords: Staff , Incident Management , Security , Access control , Risk

Access control

… requirements When planning your access control system, first carry out a risk assessment and conduct an Operational … the access control system. If you have any access control equipment in place, the installer should provide adequate …  Seriously consider how your access control system aids or hinders this. There may be features in the access …
Keywords: Access control , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security Culture , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… possible, avoid a set pattern in daily business that could aid the prediction of your vehicle’s location. This includes … certain is secure. Checks should be undertaken at your home first thing each morning; night time is when a vehicle is … systems (for specific, high-risk vehicles). It is advised equipment solutions only be procured as a result of a robust …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Personnel security training and good practice

… bomb threats etc. the requirement to use emergency equipment such as defibrillators etc.   Remember, security … engendering of a healthy workplace security culture Provide first aid training for your staff; this will enable them to be …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Hiring security , Security Culture , Security Professional , Training , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

… have been managed. 4. Assessing the threat and risk The first step in developing a Counter-UAS plan is to review the … and where the pilot is operating within the limits laid down in the Drone Code may be operating lawfully. More … of a UAV or an operator the discovery of a UAV or related equipment An initial plan should be developed as soon as …
Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations