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Crisis management for terrorist related events

… professionals on the preparation and management of threats from hostile actors. … The NPSA offer a 38 page … to help PR professionals mitigate the harmful effects of terrorist incidents on brands, businesses and communities. … please visit the NPSA website . … Crisis management for terrorist related events …
Keywords: CPNI , Threat , Crisis Management , Hostile Reconnaissance , security planning process , NPSA

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is staffed by subject matter … can be contacted by email at  NaCTSOMailbox-.NationalVehicleThreatMitigationUnit@met.police.uk … The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… Terrorism threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack and are based on a range of factors … current intelligence, recent events and what is known about terrorist intentions and capabilities. Information about the …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

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 … supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the … occur anywhere and potentially with little or no warning. Terrorists are likely to favour ‘soft’ targets or venues and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… the wider national security posture at times of raised threat or in response to a terrorist incident. … Contents Introduction Threat Level … threat level system was implemented which aimed to reflect terrorist threat posed to the UK irrespective of ideology, …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Polling stations

… and Notify (SCaN) Protect your organisation from a range of threats with SCaN training. See, Check and Notify (SCaN) … biggest advantage in preventing and tackling a range of threats, including criminal activity, unlawful protest and … people better understand, and mitigate against, current terrorist methodology. The following e-Learning Modules are …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… guidance to help practitioners determine the vehicle-borne threat, assess site strengths and vulnerabilities, and … from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attack by terrorists or determined criminals. Vehicles (such as cars, vans and lorries) are widely available and terrorists have previously gained access to them through a …
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , Vehicle , NPSA

Incident procedures

… Bomb Threats The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes … As well as the rare instances of valid bomb threats, terrorists may also make hoax bomb threat calls to … it. Whatever you do, do not ignore it. You cannot spot a terrorist from their appearance, age, ethnicity, gender or …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… attack that is easy to initiate. … As a result, the terrorist may tend to avoid obstacles, including relatively …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

Gunshot detection systems

A gunshot detection system is typically comprised of one or more sensors (optical and/or acoustic) that accurately and reliably detects live ammunition (gunshots) being discharged.
Keywords: CPNI , Risk Management , Physical Security , National Security , NPSA