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Councillors’ Guide to handling harassment, abuse and intimidation

… Whilst this guidance relates to local councillors and local authority personnel, we have found that there are many roles across all areas of private industry and business that deliver on behalf of councils … Local Government Association guidance … practical advice for councillors to enhance their personal security and to minimise the risk of physical abuse. The …
Keywords: Councillor , Personal Security , Protective Security , Security measures , Venues and Public Spaces , Local Authorities , ACT for Local Authorities

Risk Management Basics

… It is essential that you have a good understanding of risk management before … method for your organisation, the  National Protective Security Authority  (NPSA) offering of Protective Security Risk Management (PRSM) may be suitable for you. You …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Counter Terrorism Crime Prevention Toolkit

… We should all be aware of security and the need to protect ourselves from both crime … may feel the possibility of being caught up in a terrorist attack is unlikely, attacks are possible anywhere in the … both criminals and terrorists. This includes: Physical security elements including lighting, alarms, doors and …
Keywords: NaCTSO , Crime Prevention , Toolkit , Security , Legislation , Counter Terrorism , Run Hide Tell , Suspicious activity , CCTV , Alarms

Setting the Scene

… before undertaking a risk assessment, including: Organisational Context Establishing your internal and external … this, you will need to establish and communicate a security policy and designate key roles and responsibilities … Establishing a policy or statement Your commitment to security risk management should be captured through a policy …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Incident procedures

… The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes designed to cause alarm and disruption. As well as the rare instances of valid bomb threats, terrorists may also make hoax bomb threat calls to intimidate. … Bomb Threats … Remember : If you think it’s suspicious, REPORT IT - to Security, management or the police. Apply the 4Cs protocol …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat , Public Safety , Suspicious activity

Tactic RB1: Review and communicate incident response and business continuity plans with staff and neighbouring businesses 

… Information and Intention Incident response and business … and partners externally. Any information regarding security planning and deployment should be disseminated … internally through the Communications function.  All security management/security staff should understand where …
Keywords: Business Continuity , Crisis Management , incident response , Risk

Tactic IB4: Implement communication links with surrounding premises to pass on information and suspicious activity

… Information and Intention Strong relationships should be … still being present, radio instructions should be sent to security personnel to challenge them and establish the … from each of the businesses in the area met and discussed security related issues.   Administration The appropriate …
Keywords: Crisis Management , Risk Assessment , Awareness , Security , Attack

Countering vehicle as a weapon: Best practice guidance for goods vehicle operators and drivers

… as a weapon to injure and kill people has become a real threat, which means people who operate and drive commercial vehicles need to act.  Security It is vital that transport businesses adopt a responsible approach to security. The agencies, which are charged with protecting …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Security Culture , Transport , Attack , publicly accessible places

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… or valuable, liveried or plain, blend into most situations and/or be modified to prevent detection. VBIEDs may … hostile reconnaissance and undertake ‘dry-runs’ to test the security response. How might your staff identify such … be certain is secure. Checks should be undertaken at your home first thing each morning; night time is when a vehicle …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section. … The threat of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks … Vehicles are widely available and easy to use with devastating effect. Consequently, driving a vehicle into a queue … events can include managing hygiene measures, and general security procedures. This can lead to queues of people …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation