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CT Crime Prevention Toolkit

… Introduction Everyone should be aware of security and the need to protect themselves from both crime and terrorism. Though the likelihood of your premises being … for both counter terrorism and national level security and protection. Launched in 2022, ProtectUK is the central hub …

What is ProtectUK?

… and the shared responsibility to prepare. Become part of a community working together to protect the nation, preparing for resilience in the face of future obstacles. … to the nation. ProtectUK has been developed by the Counter Terrorism Alliance, a collaboration of three leading …
Keywords: News , Protective Security , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personal Security , Threat

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… contained in this section is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major … Safety of election staff and venues … be applicable in all cases and should be regarded as a menu of options that could be implemented, taking into account …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Personnel and people security

… What is personnel security? Personnel security is a system of policies and procedures which aim to manage and minimise … forms of criminal activity, from minor theft through to terrorism. A first step to achieving this is to consider the … the screening is meeting the standards required.   2.2 Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation The …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Physical Security , Security Culture , Risk Management , Hiring security , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Tactic EB2: Join up resources with neighbouring businesses and contacts

… (such as a terrorist attack), businesses could potentially offer their premises as shelter for injured persons from … (similar to the City of London Bridge Call). Share counter terrorism training opportunities with neighbouring … The Human Rights Act 1998 Health and Safety Acts  The Data Protection Act 2018  The Fire Safety Order 2005  The Fire …
Keywords: Major incident , Security , Communications , Health & Safety

Tactic IB2: Ensure that staff are briefed in observing, detecting and responding to suspicious activity

… websites is typically used by hostiles to assess the state of security and likelihood of detection, to assess … and suspicious activity by individuals at your premises and the message must be reinforced regularly … Human Rights Act 1998  Health and Safety Acts   The Data Protection Act 2018   Employment Rights Act 1996 It is …
Keywords: Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious activity , Risk Assessment , Security mindedness , Suspicious Behaviour

Threat level and building response plans

… Introduction The main threats to national security are terrorism, espionage, and cyber attacks. Understanding the … website.   1. UK national threat levels There are 5 types of UK national threat levels: Critical, Severe, Substantial, … at each building response level are a matter for individual premises or organisations and will differ according to a …
Keywords: PALs , Threat , Security , Risk , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Tactic IB3: Ensure that any suspicious activity is reported in a timely manner

… Information and Intention     Organisations face a variety of threats, be it from terrorists, hostile state and … suspicious activity. If the suspect(s) are still on the premises, consideration should be given to approaching them … Act 1995  The Human Rights Act 1998  The Data Protection Act 2018   Employment Rights Act 1996 It is …
Keywords: Suspicious activity , Reporting , CCTV , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Deter Threats

Tactic RB4: Ensure suitability of egress routes and muster points

… Intention Those with responsibility for buildings and other premises should consider the threat from a broad range of terrorist attack methodologies. Such methodologies may … The Human Rights Act 1998 Health and Safety Acts  The Data Protection Act 2018 The Fire Safety Order 2005  The Fire …
Keywords: Improvised Explosive Device , IEDs , Emergency Planning , Suspicious Item , Evacuation , CBR

Tactic DB4: Ensure that visitors and contractors are accompanied at all times

… which owns and needs to effectively manage the risk of granting visitor and contractor access to its sites and … act as a deterrent and protect from criminality, including terrorism.  Threat actors may rely on the cooperation and … process.     Health and Safety/Other Legal Issues The protection of visitors and contractors at a location is …
Keywords: Threat , Security measures , Security mindedness , Risk Assessment