Displaying results 71 - 80 of 131

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the … advice is available at www.suzylamplugh.org   The Threat An attack in the UK could occur anywhere and potentially with little or no warning. Terrorists are likely to favour ‘soft’ targets or venues and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section. Vehicles are widely … driving a vehicle into a queue or crowd is a low complexity attack that is easy to initiate. … As a result, the terrorist may tend to avoid obstacles, including relatively …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack

Stage 1: Risk Identification

… with a threat assessment to help you to determine the terrorist threats relevant to your organisation. You will … Threats The ProtectUK Risk Management recognises 6 key terrorist threats that your organisation may be exposed to: Marauding Attack (MTA) Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Improvised Explosive …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Download the new Martyn's Law Myth Buster

… was tragically killed in the horrific Manchester Arena attack in 2017.  The Act will ensure the public are better … prepared and ready to keep people safe in the event of an attack.    The Home Office is pleased to share additional …

Risk Management Process

… Process (RMP) has been tailored specifically to manage terrorist risk. It is adapted from the general risk … RMP guidance. It offers a pre-set approach to assessing terrorist risk that is intended to help familiarise you with … step-by-step to provide you with one example of how a terrorist risk assessment might be undertaken. While the …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective Security , Security Risk Management

Scope

… to ensure steps have been taken to prepare for potential terrorist attacks and get ready to help keep people safe in the event of an attack. In addition, certain larger premises and events will …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Scope , Terrorism Act , Premises , Events , Enhanced Tier , Standard Tier , Home Office , Legislation

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained … have plans in place to keep people safe in the event of an attack.  Larger premises and events where 800 or more people … killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena attack in May 2017. It delivers on the Prime Minister’s …

Tactic EB2: Join up resources with neighbouring businesses and contacts

… In addition, after an incident has occurred (such as a terrorist attack), businesses could potentially offer their premises … relevant and up-to-date intelligence regarding threats and terrorist related incidents.   Method It is recommended that …
Keywords: Major incident , Security , Communications , Health & Safety

Protective security partners

… Law, are protected and better prepared in the event of a terrorist attack. Roles and responsibilities The Home Office sets the …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Legislation , Bill , Counter Terrorism , Home Office , Security Industry Authority , NATIONAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY

NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… to mitigate and protect against a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attack.   You will also have an opportunity to meet subject …
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office