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Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the … advice is available at www.suzylamplugh.org   The Threat An attack in the UK could 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

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section. Vehicles are widely … driving a vehicle into a queue or crowd is a low complexity 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

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… understand the methodology behind Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Attacks and the use of Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive … to mitigate and protect against a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Attack or Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). … government agencies by exploring ways to mitigate vehicle attacks and enhance protective measures. Industry …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… threats range 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

New National Barrier Asset Framework

… security fencing to prevent/mitigate Vehicle Borne terrorist attacks (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) … national demand for the NBA to provide protection against terrorist attacks has increased to cover a diverse range of …
Keywords: National Barrier Asset , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

Staying safe from firearms and weapons

… TELL and staying safe in the case of a firearms and weapons attack. …   … Staying safe from firearms and weapons …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Attack , Firearms , Stay safe , Weapons of Terrorism

Incident at St James’s Hospital, Leeds

… Guidance    Unattended and suspicious items Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA)   ACT e-Learning  – NaCTSO has also produced …
Keywords: News , Incident , incident update , hospital , Counter Terrorism Policing North East , North East , St James’s Hospital , Leeds , West Yorkshire Police , Suspicious Item , publicly accessible locations , ACT Awareness

The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) Testing and Exercising

… the UK of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack or plot by a terrorist group or individual lone actor is unlikely, …
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

Building better relationships with partners at the International Security Expo

… responsibility to protect against and prepare for attacks.”  The event also led to hundreds more engagements …
Keywords: Event Security , NaCTSO , Counter Terrorism Policing , International Security Expo 2023 , Threat , Government , Security , Speakers

Standard tier

… that could reduce harm and save lives in the event of a terrorist attack. The aim of these requirements is to improve staff …
Keywords: Standard Tier , Venues , Martyn's Law , Small business