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Threat from Drones in the UK

… In this article we take an analytical look into the threat the UK faces from drones. … What is a Drone? A drone … and used to mount successful attacks. It is likely that terrorists will seek to learn from these developments.   While terrorist groups have made extensive use of drones in …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon

Physical Threats

… Remain calm Avoid sudden movements that may be considered a threat Keep your hands in view … Point guns at you Treat you … may intimidate but will not necessarily lead to a physical threat Remain inside Close and lock doors and windows and … … full_html … Firearms and weapons attack: Whilst Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA) attacks are rare, in the event of …

Bomb threats

… 1. Procedures for handling bomb threats The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes designed to cause alarm and disruption and instances of valid bomb threats are rare. Terrorists and others may make hoax bomb threat calls to …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Emergency Planning , Terrorist threat , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised police unit … or infrastructure. … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) … The National Barrier Asset … NBA Framework has the ability to be scaled and flexible as threats and operational requirements evolve, the NVTMU and …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… Understanding terrorist targeting is an essential part of our efforts to protect the public and prepare against the threats we face. To further explore this area, NaCTSO … has been Clarke and Newman’s 2006 work, Outsmarting the Terrorists, which presented a systematic approach for …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… What is a Self-Initiated Terrorist (S-IT)? A S-IT is defined as “Person(s) who threaten or mobilise to violence (as defined in Section 1 of … 2000) without material support or personal direction from a terrorist organisation; but who may still be influenced or …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist

The Purple Guide - Counter Terrorism Chapter

… Terrorism is not new to the United Kingdom (UK). Terrorists have targeted events for many years. On occasion … their event safer for all and a less attractive target to terrorists. The full Purple Guide is available here . The … representative organisations.    Key Points: Make sure that threats, including terrorism, form part of the event …

Managing Terrorism Risks

… risk management process will help you understand how terrorists may pose a threat to your organisation and how to reduce or manage the …

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… Terrorism threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack and are based on a range of factors … current intelligence, recent events and what is known about terrorist intentions and capabilities. Information about the …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

Terrorist use of Firearms

… The threat of a terrorist attack by firearm in the UK is not likely, but it is important to understand how the threat of firearms may impact you or your business. … Headline Assessment Terrorist attacks in the UK using firearms are extremely …
Keywords: Firearms , Threat analysis , Attack Methodology , PALs , Threat