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Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… could be implemented, taking into account the nature of the threat together with the type and location of building being … ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the National Protective Security Agency (NPSA) … part of security planning considerations, there is a high level of individual responsibility. Staff should be made …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

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

… if there is an attack elsewhere, or there is a change in threat or circumstance including to suppliers, contractors … should sit under them who will oversee tactical/operational level issues. For smaller organisations, these roles could … person.   Risk Assessment A risk assessment should identify threats which could have an impact on the business and its …
Keywords: Business Continuity , Crisis Management , incident response , Risk

Personnel and people security

… concerns once they become apparent.   1.1 The Insider Threat Some external threats, whether from criminals, … risk assessment, this will help you to decide on the levels of screening appropriate for different posts.   3.1 … for employers to prevent illegal working in the UK. These include an ongoing responsibility to carry out …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Physical Security , Security Culture , Risk Management , Hiring security , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Mail handling

… specification  to find out about different types of postal threats. PAS 97 is useful to those assessing the risks an organisation faces from postal threats, and implementing appropriate screening and security … routes to people in the building during an incident. The level of evacuation may vary depending on the nature of an …
Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Tactic RB4: Ensure suitability of egress routes and muster points

… for buildings and other premises should consider the threat from a broad range of terrorist attack methodologies. … from the fear of a terrorist attack as well as an actual threat. People may be frightened, and the surrounding crowd … procedures, especially in the event of a heightened threat level.   Method In the event of a suspected device being …
Keywords: Improvised Explosive Device , IEDs , Emergency Planning , Suspicious Item , Evacuation , CBR

Good housekeeping

… being hidden make sure that all staff are trained in bomb threat handling procedures, or at least have access to … to: consider the attractiveness of the area in terms of levels of predictable crowding/queuing, and locate … checklist You may also want to complete the Bomb Threats checklist …
Keywords: Luggage storage , Parcel Lockers , Parcels , Bomb threat , Click and Collect , Good housekeeping , Left luggage , Luggage lockers , PALs , PALs Guidance , Protective Security , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Security measures , Suspicious Item

Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA)

… and based on: Extensive analysis of previous MTAs in the UK and elsewhere around the world Live simulations of … to Making Your Organisation Ready , which provides a high level summary of the key issues for senior managers. MTA: …
Keywords: MTA , Marauding , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Terrorist threat , Marauding Attack , Guidance , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , Blunt Weapons , Combined attack , Public Safety

A research based approach

… general points to consider include: There are different levels on which this learning can be differentiated. For …
Keywords: ACT , School , Education , Awareness , PSHE , Teacher

Tactic VB1: Ensure a strong security posture through Security Minded Communications

… for attack planning.  For more information see ProtectUK - Communication - Security Minded Communications .   … professionals on the preparation and management of threats from hostile actors.   Administration … should mention Security Minded Communications if the threat level is raised. You should identify ownership of its …
Keywords: Security measures , Security mindedness , Communications , Hostile , Emergency Planning

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

… and Intention     Organisations face a variety of threats, be it from terrorists, hostile state and corporate … should be encouraged at all times and not only when the threat level is raised, or following an incident. Identify …
Keywords: Suspicious activity , Reporting , CCTV , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Deter Threats