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Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

… this effort by taking steps to help boost their protective security, whether at work, at home or away; whilst … when out and about or when online. Having better security for all these areas makes it harder for terrorists … It covers the key forms of protective security: physical, personnel, cyber and personal, and helps give guidance on …
Keywords: Attack Methodology , PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , Security Culture , security planning process , Crowded Places , Stay safe , Public events , public spaces , Threat , Risk , Run Hide Tell , protect crowds , Protective Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , Events , Advice , Guidance , NaCTSO , Security measures , Business , Personnel Security , Physical Security , Cyber Security

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

… the country. However, as their use increases and develops, security risks are also emerging.     Overseas, terrorists … should be developed to increase the awareness of all personnel working on a site to the potential risks UAS pose … if they witness an incident. Communications should: ask personnel to report any unusual behaviour or activity – …
Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

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

… implemented lockdown can actually increase the risk to personnel and members of the public.  Guidance is provided … for your staff so that they can help deliver on the security plan. Your internal audience will inevitably cross … be open and transparent. As with all matters relating to security and policing, the relationships with the police are …
Keywords: Emergency Planning , Evacuation , Communications , Security , Attack

Tactic DB3: Ensure that all visitors and contractors provide at least 24 hours’ notice prior to attendance

… In many organisations, the traditional approach to security has focused on addressing physical and information … at least 24 hours’ notice of arrival enables appropriate personnel screening, verification of vehicle, and … including action and contingencies.   Risk Assessment Personnel/People Security is the responsibility of everyone, …
Keywords: Security , Security Culture , Risk Assessment , Event safety , Visitors , Identification , ID Badges

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… and Lockdown Procedures When considering evacuation and the security of ballot boxes it must be noted that the safety of … present is of paramount importance . Designate specified personnel who will, in the event of an evacuation, be tasked …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack

Tactic DB1: Close non-essential access and egress points

… to staff and visitors of both the business and the site security posture.  Where there is no external secure … range of threats requires a holistic approach to physical, personnel, procedural and cyber security. Indeed, when the … access. This provides an optimal opportunity for authorised personnel to control access and secure your organisation’s …
Keywords: Emergency exits , Evacuation , Mail handling , Security , Risk Assessment

New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

… the SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has officially launched. … resilience by offering practical skills in protective security and preparedness. It is also the only qualification … providing a recognised standard for developing competent personnel. The qualification was officially unveiled at the …

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… disruption.   2. CBR mitigation Good general physical and personnel security measures will help to reduce CBR incidents. Apply appropriate personnel security standards to contractors and visitors, …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Working away from home (UK or Overseas)

Tactic RB5: Ensure that all staff are briefed on roles and responsibilities during an incident in line with response plans and procedures

… Empowered: staff should know how they can contribute to security in terms of precautionary action, ongoing … to incidents. Aware: staff should understand the need for security, how it will impact on their role and … to suspicious activity. These briefings will allow your security officers to understand the importance of proactive …