Date:

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election process. The recommendations will not be applicable … … Returning Officers are responsible for the safety of election staff, the voting process and the verification and … intended to encompass the security provisions for all elections. As such it will need to be tailored to suit the …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

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

Access control systems for delay and detection

Physical security technologies often converge into a security control room and, while individual technologies may be working, the control room may not be effectively using this information.
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Risk Management , Access control , Security , NPSA

Online security information for candidates

… on how to report inappropriate content   TikTok policy on election integrity community guidelines on integrity and …
Keywords: Election , Social media , publicly accessible places , Cyber Security , Report

Ballot box and cyber security

… advice ‘Guidance for local authorities during the general election’ has been produced by the National Cyber Security …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues

Counting venues

… which may be in use for purposes unconnected with the election. …   Security and search (Counting venues) Prior to … may occur on the premises. It is recommended that staff and election officials wear identification passes. Staff and election officials should adopt a challenge culture to …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security

Polling stations

… may occur on the premises. It is recommended that staff and election officials wear identification passes. Adopt a …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… potential vehicle attack routes. For further information : Election Protective Security Guidance - Protecting …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

Doors

Doors form an essential part of physical security and it’s important to have doors and windows that are as secure as possible.
Keywords: National Security , Physical Security , Attack Methodology , Threat , NPSA

Incident procedures

Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat