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Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… the threat level, it is recommended those responsible for security review their plans and operations. They may also … provides a general indication of the protective security measures that could be considered and applied to a site or … There are practical actions you can take to improve the security of a venue: 4.1 Risk assessment carry out a risk …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

Section 2- People, security culture and behaviours

… In an emergency, you should always call the police on 999.  Security awareness, vigilance and reporting suspicious … time or getting someone into trouble. Due to the nature of security operations you may not hear back from the Police, … further by putting systems in place for recording site security patrols, and monitoring and checking visitors and …
Keywords: Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Risk , Protective Security , Attack , NPSA , Business , Threat , Vigilance , Action Counters Terrorism , Deter Threats , Screening

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election … to adapt to local needs, that Returning Officers discuss security arrangements with police at the earliest … This guide has been formulated to assist them with the security of buildings used in the electoral process. The …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… should seek to ensure a balanced consideration for security implications, particularly the risk to groups of … people.     Local authorities should factor this into the security planning process and ensure the overall security … an area are adapted as appropriate. Examples of appropriate measures could include increased CCTV surveillance, manned …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces

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

… The launch was announced at the International Security Expo by Jon Savell, Deputy Assistant Commissioner … Protect and Prepare. Run by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), ACT for Local Authorities uses CTP’s regional network of Counter Terrorism Security Advisers and Prepare Officers to enhance the …

Security Sectors

… Get involved with how the Security sector overcome the barriers to implement security measures. … Security Sectors …

Risk Assessment Process

… the assessment of gaps and weaknesses in your current security approach and helps build risk scenarios to identify the consequences of security incidents   ProtectUK Risk Assessment Template  … controls that may be introduced alongside existing control measures to offer an enhanced response to terrorist threats …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Stage 1: Risk Identification

… to identify the gaps and weaknesses in your current security approach.  Finally, you will be supported in the development a set of risk scenarios  that capture how a security failure could occur and its potential consequences. … you should now turn your consideration to the control measures you have in place to manage these risks.  When …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Managing risk and business continuity

… The risks should be mitigated through preventative measures such as ‘target hardening’, the training of personnel and an effective use of information security systems. Having worked on preventing the risk … Standards ISO 22301 Societal Business Management Security Systems and Guidance provides further information …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

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

… Communicating protective security measures can act as a free and highly effective layer of security, but will it scare or reassure your customers? … simple ways to reassure your customers through protective security communications.    1. Clearly communicate your …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness