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Keeping everyone safe at events

… There’s a wealth of advice available to event organisers and security staff to ensure that everyone can enjoy themselves. … Making your site and event safe - guidance for leaders and security managers Recognising Terrorist Threats Run Hide … Detection Dogs – What dogs to choose Physical and personnel security for major events Guidance on Insider risk – what it …

Work for us – new vacancies

… Play your part in combating terrorism and help shape the future of ProtectUK. … We are … ProtectUK Head of Digital Content and Editorial – NaCTSO – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ ProtectUK Head of Digital Delivery – NaCTSO – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ The closing date for both …

Stay Safe – Weapons and firearms attack

… if it is safe to do so.   ARMED POLICE RESPONSE Follow officers’ instructions. Remain calm. Can you move to a safer area? Keep your hands in view.   OFFICERS MAY Point guns at you. Treat you firmly. Question … and Lockdown Procedures When considering evacuation and the security of ballot boxes it must be noted that the safety of …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Evacuation , Terrorist threat , Firearms , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack

Incident procedures

… the person responsible for the polling station or counting office (i.e. the location being threatened). Do not delay … Remember - If you think it’s suspicious, REPORT IT - to Security, Management or the Police. Now apply the 4Cs ( C … - Consider contingency arrangements for ballot box security under evacuation protocols CONFIRM the item is …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Competent Persons Scheme Christmas Message

… us to develop the only NaCTSO-endorsed qualification in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness. We are currently engaged in the …

Good housekeeping

… Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce the opportunity for … is little opportunity to hide devices. Lock unoccupied offices, rooms, function areas and store cupboards.   … :  https://www.protectuk.police.uk/mail-handling   Security Awareness Do staff understand their role and …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces

Chemical Biological Radiological incidents (CBR)

Keywords: Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Attack , CBRN , Threat

Standard tier

… to the specific circumstances of the premises.  Link to: Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Standard duty … to time, will be required to: o    notify the regulator Security Industry Authority (SIA) of their premises; and … be followed by people working at the premises if an act of terrorism was to occur at the premises or in the immediate …
Keywords: Standard Tier , Venues , Martyn's Law , Small business

Six-week Martyn’s Law consultation launched

… and voluntary sector.     The Consultation is Now Live   Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, said:  “Simple steps save … Martyn’s Law will help protect the British public from terrorism, and make sure public premises are better prepared … it will remove the requirement to complete any specific terrorism training.  Instead, those responsible for these …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism Policing , Protect

Doors

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