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Security Checklist for Businesses

… has been created to assist businesses during periods of increased visitor footfall in premises within the retail and night time economy. … holidays we can see a significant increase in the number of people visiting retail and night time economy premises.  … Continuity Plans Identify your risks, based on the current terrorism threat level Increase staff vigilance: Ensure all …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff , Night time economy

Mail handling

… mail handling Most businesses will receive a large amount of mail and other deliveries, which offers a potentially … proportional to the risk it faces. The local police Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) can assist with this … consider the physical protective measures (e.g. blast protection, dedicated HVAC systems, specialist filtration, …
Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Expert advice and guidance to help keep people safe

… security preparedness, and respond effectively to incidents of terrorism. We have a range of free to use resources that have been developed in … Increase your awareness and understanding Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Awareness is a free online learning course …
Keywords: Free to use resources , Online resources , resources , NaCTSO resources , Safety , incident response

Section 2- People, security culture and behaviours

… be developed and briefed to all staff. Action Counters Terrorism We recommend reporting any concerns via the … public already contribute intelligence to around a third of the most serious terrorism investigations. Staff should … All staff should be encouraged to challenge anyone on your premises who is not wearing a pass. …
Keywords: Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Risk , Protective Security , Attack , NPSA , Business , Threat , Vigilance , Action Counters Terrorism , Deter Threats , Screening

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… There are five levels of threat which are defined below: Should there be a change … levels within an organisation provide a general indication of the protective security measures that could be considered … level, but also take into account specific assessments of vulnerability and risk.  In the event of an incident or …
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

New Martyn's Law animation

… Watch this new animation from the Home Office to learn more about the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the official regulator responsible for overseeing and enforcing … For a full range of supporting resources, including the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Statutory …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , SIA , Security Industry Authority , Counter Terrorism , Regulator , Terrorism Protection of Premises

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 … important technologies in maintaining the security of your premises from unauthorised intrusion. An access control … that your CCTV system is legally compliant with data protection requirements. ProtectUK have a CCTV checklist …
Keywords: CCTV , Access control , Alarms , Security , Communications

Tactic IB1: Ensure that staff are briefed on Threat and Response Levels

… threat levels are designed to provide a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack and are based on the … These include: Providing security staff with a counter terrorism briefing at the start of each shift. This should … The Human Rights Act 1998 Health and Safety Acts  The Data Protection Act 2018  Employment Rights Act 1996 It is …
Keywords: Threat , Threat Level , Risk Assessment , Communications , National Threat Level

Tactic DB3: Ensure that all visitors and contractors provide at least 24 hours’ notice prior to attendance

… issues. The people element, which is equally important, has often been overlooked. The actions and attitudes of people … act as a deterrent and protect from criminality, including terrorism. Therefore, all visitors and contractors accessing … process.     Health and Safety/Other Legal Issues The protection of visitors at a location is governed by …
Keywords: Security , Security Culture , Risk Assessment , Event safety , Visitors , Identification , ID Badges

Tactic VB2: Review patrol and positioning of security staff

… is important to consider when protecting against a range of threats and vulnerabilities, including terrorism. When planning the introduction of any physical … The Human Rights Act 1998 Health and Safety Acts  The Data Protection Act 2018  Employment Rights Act 1996 It is …
Keywords: Security , Hostile Reconnaissance , Staff , Awareness , Training