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Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… and resources contained on the App are available on the ProtectUK website. This includes the popular Action Cards … service. … Yes. You can opt in to receive messages from ProtectUK by email or text for free by signing up to ProtectUK .  You can also follow Counter Terrorism Policing …

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The ProtectUK Analysts give an insight into terrorist use of … attacker hijacked a heavy goods vehicle and drove it into crowds at a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, killing 12 … chance’. Use the scale below as a reference when reading ProtectUK Insights. … Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… with hostile vehicles, and the creation of large crowds in new public spaces. … The impact of several … in an area may result in larger, distributed, or dense crowds of people.     Local authorities should factor this … managing the most common security implications and how to protect crowds and queues of people. This includes …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… within an organisation provides a general indication of the protective security measures that could be considered and … their own dynamic risk assessments and apply appropriate protective security measures. There are three levels of … is necessary, examine opportunities to reduce reasons for crowds to develop, such as reducing, removing or relocating …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… 2nd May, the Home Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the requirements that, …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Attack Planning

… these methods of attack are links to guidance on the ProtectUK website where there is useful advice on how to … vulnerability and consequence, will assist in prioritising protective security methodology. Staff, particularly those … around the site and the potential impact they can have on crowds. In the past vehicles backfiring have been known to …

Road Transport Security Standards launched

… the commercial freight, bus and coach sector to better protect their vehicles, assets and personnel from theft, … logistics providers and security managers to better protect their vehicles.  The RTSS is a useful entry point …

Tactic RB4: Ensure suitability of egress routes and muster points

… ‘invacuation’ and lockdown procedures, and the use of protected spaces. The initial decision-making regarding the … the circumstances, particularly when they are necessary to protect life. Communication without alerting attackers is … in decision-making in order to determine how quickly your crowds can safely exit. In some emergency scenarios, the …
Keywords: Improvised Explosive Device , IEDs , Emergency Planning , Suspicious Item , Evacuation , CBR

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… laboratory environment and develops understanding of how to protect against it from a counter terrorism perspective.  … … advice and guidance on all aspects of counter terrorism protective security to specified industry sectors. In … Accessible Locations (areas where there may be large crowds who could be vulnerable to terrorist attacks) for …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs

Tactic VB3: Ensure that perimeter fencing and security lighting is checked

… Information and Intention As detailed within ProtectUK Physical Security guidance , there should be … to make, to exercise control over hostile activities and protect their critical assets against security threats. Two areas which contribute to your protective security are fencing and lighting. However, there …
Keywords: Operational , Fencing , Lighting , Perimeter , CCTV , Intruder