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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… regulator and supporting those responsible for premises and events to understand what the Act means for them and how to … A major milestone  A major milestone will be the publication of the Home Office’s section 27 guidance shortly … its functions as the regulator. This document and a public consultation regarding the SIA’s regulatory approach …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

Tactic DB7: Check all vehicles and personnel on entry (including emergency services)

… a visual check inside jackets and bags. Provide effective public address messaging to people as they approach, asking … at different times of day, seasonally, or for particular events. Make sure the search process is designed and … people to arrive early. Consider making use of your website/publications. This will smooth peaks and allow safe and …
Keywords: Communications , Search planning , Health & Safety

Tactic RB4: Ensure suitability of egress routes and muster points

… management of the premises. For outdoor festivals and other events, this may be the event/crowd safety manager in … preferable, hence any use of code words either over public announcement systems or over radios would need to be … to reduce the possibility of an incorrect response.  Public Address (tannoy) systems, if available, may provide …
Keywords: Improvised Explosive Device , IEDs , Emergency Planning , Suspicious Item , Evacuation , CBR

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… arrangements employed at the entrances to premises or events can include managing hygiene measures, and general …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

… complexities of protective security across all venues and public spaces require collaboration and partnership, and … better outcomes, as they own or have influence over most public spaces. Five areas of local authority business have … the UK an attack might happen, or the type of premises or events that could be impacted. The threat has increasingly …
Keywords: ACT for Local Authorities

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Threat Levels

… below substantial since before 2006 when records were made public on the MI5 website. Where does the threat level come from? MI5 publish a national threat level to help the public plan for appropriate levels of security. Further …

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… NBA is deployed through a public/private partnership to enhance security through … Devices (VBIEDs) as intentional weapons against people, events or infrastructure.  The key aspects of the NVTMU's … installed in strategically placed locations to safeguard public places, events, and infrastructure.  Counter …
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

Good housekeeping

… for staff to conduct examinations for suspicious items. Public and communal areas Keep public and communal areas like exits, entrances, toilets, …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces , Safety , Securing and checking , Election

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

… the premises such as staff, visitors, contractors, or the public, and any different types of items they may wish to … at different times of day, seasonally, or for particular events. Consider the space required and optimum location for … contractors and/or visitors as well as members of the public not following or directly contradicting instructions. …
Keywords: Communications , Vulnerabilities , Business

4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

… on the rail environment has indicated that members of the public are inclined to report suspicious activity to … that exposure to security campaign animations at venues and events can trigger positive responses amongst participants, … (NaCTSO) to investigate the unintended consequences of public-facing security products and campaigns found no …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness