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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 …

Introduction

… this advice will: help prevent acts of terrorism help protect your organisation’s reputation demonstrate your …

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… 1. Introduction Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks … can also be used as a weapon that is used to drive into crowds to injure and kill people or used to ram and damage … of a given location and the needs of the owner requiring protection.  2. Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… involving hazardous substances ‒ guidance is available at ProtectUK Provide training in what to do in the event of a … for schools and youth organisations are available at ProtectUK       Visiting crowded places When visiting … and local guidance.     Further guidance and resources ProtectUK is a counter-terrorism policing platform to help …
Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales , School , Venues and Public Spaces , Child safety , Public Safety , Public events

Understanding the threat

… To protect against the threat of terrorism, it is essential to … weapons that are more accessible to hostile actors.  ProtectUK recognises five key terrorist methodologies:       … as part of a layered attack.  A vehicle may be driven into crowds of people to cause harm or into infrastructure or …
Keywords: Risk Management , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , Terrorism Threats , Threat analysis , Terrorism threat levels

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… checklist on what to do in the event of a bomb threat on ProtectUK. Communities can help defeat terrorism by … Unit (NVTMU) installed various barges, fences and protective measures around London and Windsor to help keep … minutes to complete and is free to do by registering with ProtectUK and creating an account. To access the free …
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

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

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

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

… with the ability to utilise communications as part of their protective security measures.  Those planning an attack will … they require for attack planning.  For more information see ProtectUK - Communication - Security Minded Communications . … with the ability to use communications as part of their protective security measures. Hostiles may have differing …
Keywords: Security measures , Security mindedness , Communications , Hostile , Emergency Planning

Tactic RB3: Ensure that lockdown procedures are known, tried and tested

… and members of the public.  Guidance is provided on the ProtectUK website: Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces Additional guidance is also available in … be developed, tested, and refined to ensure that they will protect people as intended. Keeping records of what you are …
Keywords: Emergency Planning , Evacuation , Communications , Security , Attack