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Counter Terrorism Policing launches campaign to keep the public safe this summer

… themselves at major events such as music festivals, sporting events, bank holidays and Pride.     Unfortunately, … way of using communications as an extra layer of protective security at no extra cost.    The toolkit includes free … more. It has content tailored for specific events, such as sports, fan zones, Pride and more.  We have included a …
Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

Stage 2: Risk Assessment

… acceptable to your organisation.  Finally, you will be supported in prioritising risks for treatment. This will help … process.  This stage of the risk assessment process is supported by the ProtectUK Risk Assessment Template . The … with members of your team, such as management, HR, IT and security staff when carrying out this activity. These …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… to as Martyn’s Law, is intended to improve protective security and organisational preparedness across the UK. The … of harm to their workers and the public. To ensure a proportionate approach, it is expected that procedures and … with the regulatory requirements of the legislation, supporting those responsible for qualifying premises and events …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Summer Campaign Digital Toolkit

… the majority said it: would make them more likely to report suspicious activity; made them want to be more vigilant; told how to report their concerns while out and about. More generally, … can encourage the public to trust their instincts and tell security or the police if they see something that doesn’t …
Keywords: Summer , Summer Campaign , Digital , Digital assets , Toolkit , Social media , Poster

Tactic RB4: Ensure suitability of egress routes and muster points

… during an incident is critical. Police will provide support, advice and guidance as soon as they are able, however … although they should always do so in consultation with the security manager or responsible individual. This decision … taken by your site should be reasonable, necessary and proportionate, based upon the circumstances, particularly when …
Keywords: Improvised Explosive Device , IEDs , Emergency Planning , Suspicious Item , Evacuation , CBR

Tactic RB3: Ensure that lockdown procedures are known, tried and tested

… attacker. Lockdown may be implemented in many ways. It is important when discussing lockdown with others, to clarify … for your staff so that they can help deliver on the security plan. Your internal audience will inevitably cross … may occur. External Stakeholder Engagement: It is important that your response plan is co-ordinated and …
Keywords: Emergency Planning , Evacuation , Communications , Security , Attack

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… IED components. Could staff readily recognise and more importantly respond and report suspicious customers at your premises?  conducting … hostile reconnaissance and undertake ‘dry-runs’ to test the security response. How might your staff identify such …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Tactic IB6: Ensure that CCTV is focused on all communal areas and vulnerable points

… Television (CCTV) and video surveillance systems play an important role in the early identification of criminal or … The access points to a site may provide the best opportunity to identify individuals or vehicles as they enter … or other areas that are critical to the safe management and security of your operation. This tactic is linked to TACTIC …
Keywords: CCTV , Risk Assessment , GDPR , Risk , Security , Hostile Reconnaissance

Welcome to ProtectUK

… and reliable source of free counter terrorism protective security and preparedness advice, guidance and learning for … to help businesses and communities understand protective security, improve their response to the risk of terrorism … counter terrorism and protective security advice. We support business, government and community organisations in the …

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 in the … and any vulnerabilities are rectified. It is also important that when each of the technologies is examined, a …
Keywords: CCTV , Access control , Alarms , Security , Communications