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Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

… from terrorism is significant. As we have seen in the UK and across Europe attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. Understanding the threat faced and the ways it can be mitigated can … Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance …
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

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… Requirement for guidance Those with responsibility for Publicly Accessible Locations are advised to consider the … Marauding Attacks with either bladed weapons or firearms and improvised explosive devices etc. Planning your … generic advice for all Publicly Accessible Locations: venues, buildings and events.     The responsibility for …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… Safety of election staff and venues … The recommendations will not be applicable in all cases and should be regarded as a menu of options that could be … and responsibilities, providing safe and secure counting venues and polling stations as far as reasonably … be adapted to meet local needs. Further supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Fences and gates

… must be stored outside, then it should be kept out of sight and away from public access. Fertiliser should be covered with heavy-duty … types of anti-intruder fences include: palisade expanded metal welded mesh Fences should conform to British … Fences and gates …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Standards for Public Access Trauma (PAcT) First aid kits – equipment

… The public spaces of private and public sector organisations, and venues, are ideally suited to locating Public Access Trauma … Public Access Trauma (PAcT) first aid kits … Accessibility, storage and contents PAcT first aid kits are for use by any person, … increase first aid resilience amongst the general public and ultimately improve the survivability of a person …
Keywords: First Aid , Attack , Risk , PAcT , publicly accessible places , First aid equipment , First aid kit , Response

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … Bill sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other organisations will have to meet to ensure public …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Understanding the threat

… against the threat of terrorism, it is essential to understand how an attack might take place at your organisation or … vulnerabilities that may be exploited by terrorists and enable you to understand the potential impact. … Understanding terrorist threats … spaces, such as high streets, parks and communal areas Venues, such as businesses, public buildings, places of …
Keywords: Risk Management , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , Terrorism Threats , Threat analysis , Terrorism threat levels

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity

… potentially be related to terrorism, trust your instincts and report it. Your actions could save lives. … the police in confidence on 0800 789 321. Every year thousands of reports from the public help the police keep communities safe from terrorism. … terrorists need to plan. They need to prepare, buy and store materials, and find ways to fund their activities. …
Keywords: Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ACT , Report , Advice

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… some time, driven by an increase in the broader Islamist and Extreme Right Wing Terrorist threat from individuals and … they can to help protect the security of our citizens, public institutions, critical national infrastructure, businesses, venues and public spaces. Our security measures and …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

ACT for Local Authorities

… ACT for Local Authorities products and resources … authorities have the best knowledge of their local area, and either own or have influence over the land and … them in considering protective security and preparedness at venues and public spaces.   ACT for Local Authorities has …
Keywords: ACT Awareness , ACT for Local Authorities , ACT training products , Local Authorities