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Setting the Scene

… This section introduces some of the key components you need to consider before undertaking a … this, you will need to establish and communicate a security policy and designate key roles and responsibilities … to undertake separate risk assessments for particular events or new systems.  …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks associated … and kill people or used to ram and damage infrastructure.  The basis of HVM are security risk assessments, security … close to an asset or inside the perimeter of a site or event space. The vehicle may be parked legitimately, …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Tactic DB1: Close non-essential access and egress points

… Information and Intention Whether your organisation is accessed by first entering via a … to staff and visitors of both the business and the site security posture.  Where there is no external secure … and screened at the site perimeter.  Administration In the event that the threat level is raised, or in the event of an …
Keywords: Emergency exits , Evacuation , Mail handling , Security , Risk Assessment

Stage 2: Risk Assessment

… The second stage of the risk assessment process involves … to complete your risk statements. This presents the risk event and its outcome: if  an event occurs then a specific … with members of your team, such as management, HR, IT and security staff when carrying out this activity. These …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Tactic RB1: Review and communicate incident response and business continuity plans with staff and neighbouring businesses 

… continuity planning are essential for organisations. They set out how the business will respond prior to, and … arrangements to manage strategic, complex and unprecedented events. It is rarely standalone and will require integration … and partners externally. Any information regarding security planning and deployment should be disseminated …
Keywords: Business Continuity , Crisis Management , incident response , Risk

Introduction

… The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have … at any time and any place without warning. Having better security for all these areas makes it harder for terrorists … can be carried out in crowds of people or during a specific event (such as during a concert, or during the opening hours …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personnel Security

Travel

… Before every journey you should: lock the vehicle doors and boot during your journey. Open windows … purposes, particularly in town. Keep your distance from the vehicle in front always check you have the fuel required to complete your journey. Ensure you have …

RUN HIDE TELL for Youth Organisations

… The document on this page delivers facilitator guidance and … increase preparedness and learn how to protect yourself if the need arises. The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) guidance can be applied to many …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Youth , ACT , e-Learning , Education

Tactic EB4: Ensure a Crisis Communication Plan is agreed and document all decisions including rationale

… ensure consistency and clear lines of responsibility for the management of an increased period of threat or … a crisis occurs. Recent high-profile incidents have moved security higher up the agenda for organisations. Transport … energy infrastructure and areas that host large public events and gatherings, from shopping malls to stadia and …
Keywords: Staff , Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Communications , Security , Security plan

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… stay calm, RUN or HIDE, and only when it is safe TELL the police … RUN Consider your safest options. Escape if you can. Is there a safe route? RUN, if not, HIDE. Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger? Insist … When considering evacuation and the security of ballot boxes it must be noted that the …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Attack Methodology