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Definition of security?

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Security: Protection of a person, building or organisation against threats such as crime.

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Security is provided in 3 ways:

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  1. Manned security - people on-site looking after its security
  2. Physical security - locks, gates and barriers
  3. System security - CCTV, alarms etc
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Security Industry Authority:

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• Reports to the government
• An independent body set up to enforce regulation of the private security industry.
• Reduce criminality and raise standards within the private security industry
• Empowered by the Private Security Industry Act 2001

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Red Card/Yellow Card Scheme:

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This scheme is used for Licensed Premises (Businesses that sell alcohol to the public) that have ongoing problems, it’s a way to give a business a chance to make improvements as opposed to just closing a business down for failing to comply with the law when it comes to the sale of alcohol (more on this later)
Yellow card: Business given the opportunity to improve, perhaps given stricter conditions in which they will need to operate
Red Card: Business is shut and their licence is revoked

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What is AI in the context of security?

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Assignment instructions

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Legal implications of using CCTV:

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Legal implications of using CCTV:
• Any public space surveillance CCTV system must be registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
• The data controller (owner of the CCTV system who must be named) has a legal responsibility for any data processed through the CCTV system
• There must be adequate signage to inform the public that cameras are in operation and these signs must also contain contact information for the data controller so that members of the public can raise complaints or issues
• CCTV systems cannot record in certain areas which would be deemed as private such as toilets/changing rooms etc
• Collecting of any personal data including images that are identifiable are protected under the Data Protection Act 2018

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Two main types of Law in the UK:

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• Criminal Law (Common Law and Statute Law) - Crimes
• Civil Law - non-criminal law referring to civil wrongs

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Libel?

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Libel - printing or publishing false information that is damaging to a person or business

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Slander?

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Slander - similar to libel; however, the false information is spoken as opposed to printed/published material.

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Trespass?

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Trespass - committed by someone on someone else’s property without consent, note that consent can be withdrawn and if somebody then fails to leave, they would be a trespasser.

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Employment Law?

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Employment Law - Unfair dismissal tribunals etc

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Family Law?

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Family Law - divorce and child custody cases

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Contractual Law?

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Contractual Law - Contractual breaches

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Personal Injury Law?

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Personal Injury Law - if somebody is injured through no fault of their own

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Criminal Law:

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Criminal Law:
The purpose of Criminal law is to deter and punish. Criminal law is made up of two parts - Statute Law (Acts of parliament) and Common Law (laws based on past judicial decisions over the centuries).

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Example of Statute Law?

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Example of Statute Law - Private Security Industry Act 2001 (any law that ends with the word Act and a date would be a statute law that has been passed by parliament.

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Example of Common Law?

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Example of Common Law - Murder, this law has existed for centuries and was not passed through parliament but instead was created over the centuries by judicial decisions.

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Theft?

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Theft: Taking something that does not belong to you to deprive the owner of it permanently

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Robbery?

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Robbery: Theft using force or threat of force

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Burglary?

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Burglary: Entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser to commit further offences (assault, robbery, theft)

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Criminal Damage?

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Criminal Damage: A person either intentionally or recklessly causes damage to someone else’s property without lawful excuse

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Types of Assault?

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Types of Assault: (Listed in the least to most serious offences)

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The Private Security Industry Act 2001?

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The Private Security Industry Act 2001
This law was passed through Parliament in May 2001 and came into force in 2003.
Its main aim was to set, maintain and raise standards in the UK’s private security industry. In order to enforce and manage the new law, the government formed a new body called the Security Industry Authority.

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List the human rights relevant to us?

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The Rights relevant to us:
Article 2 - Right to life
Article 3 - Prohibition of torture
Article 5 - Right to freedom
Article 6 - Right to a fair trial
Article 7 - No punishment without law
Article 8 - Right to privacy
Article 14 - Prohibition of discrimination

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The Equality Act 2010 Protected Characteristics (do not discriminate directly or indirectly based on):
• Race • Ethnicity • Sex • Sexual orientation • Country of origin • Age • Colour • Religion • Disability • Gender Reassignment • Marriage/Civil Partnership • Pregnancy • Maternity
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Prejudice?
Prejudice: Prejudgement before being aware of all of the facts
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Stereotyping?
Stereotyping: A widely held belief that is often overly simplistic of a particular type of person because of their association with a particular group
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Discrimination?
Discrimination: Where someone is treated less favourably than another based on a protected characteristic
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Indirect Discrimination?
Indirect Discrimination: Applying the same conditions to everyone but the proportion of a certain protected group who can apply is smaller
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Harassment?
Harassment: Unwanted conduct relevant to a protected characteristic
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Victimisation?
Victimisation: Treating someone unfavourably because they have raised a complaint
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Vicarious Liability?
Vicarious Liability: Refers to a situation where someone can be held liable for the acts or omissions of another person. Example: A company can be held liable for the acts and omissions of its employees
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Data Subject?
Data Subject - means the individual who is the subject of the data.
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Data Controller?
Data Controller - The person who determines what data is collected and for what purposes and how the data will be processed
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Data Processor?
Data Processor - Anyone (other than an employee of the data controller) who processes the data on behalf of the data controller.
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Citizens arrest?
citizen's arrest essentially it is the taking or restraint of a person from their liberty so that they shall forthcoming to answer for alleged crime or offence.
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When can we legally arrest someone?
The law says that we can carry out an arrest on anyone carrying out an indictable offence (serious offence) or anyone who we have reasonable grounds for suspecting that they are committing an indictable offence.
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Breach of the peace?
Breach of the peace: any disorder or disruption to the peace in public or in private that results in violence, the threat of violence or provokes violence from another". Is called a Breach of Peace
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Can you arrest someone for being drunk and disorderly?
The police can only arrest drunk and disorderly behaviour, Security Operatives and members of the public cannot detain a person for drunk and disorderly conduct and instead should contact the police.
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What is reasonable force?
Reasonable = Necessary + Proportionate
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giving clear descriptions of people is also crucial for report writing. Below is a list of things to remember to include when giving a suspect description; this is known as the alphabet method and is an easy way to remember what to include:
A = Age (approximately) B = Build C = Clothing D = Distinguishing Marks E = Ethnicity F = Face G = Gender/Gait (how they walk) H = Height/Hair (Height should be approximated) I = Idiosyncrasies (odd behaviours, habits)
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Hazard?
Hazard - anything that has the potential to cause harm
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Risk?
Risk - the chance that harm could happen in certain circumstances
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Risk Assessments step by step guide?
Risk Assessments: • Identify the hazards (What has the potential to cause injury) • Quantify the risks (The percentage chance of injury occurring) • Evaluate control requirements (What can be done to reduce this risk) • Record and monitor (Monitor and record any accidents) • Inform and train (Make sure staff are adequately trained and all training is documented)
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HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE: Prohibition (Red circle with diagonal red line)?
Prohibition (Red circle with diagonal red line) - Not allowed.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE: Mandatory (Blue with white writing)?
Mandatory (Blue with white writing)- Must comply
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HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE: Warning (Yellow with black writing)?
Warning (Yellow with black writing) - Indicates danger
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HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE: Safe Conditions (Green with white writing)?
Safe Conditions (Green with white writing) - First aid kit/station or safe area
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HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE: Fire Equipment (Red sign with white writing)?
Fire Equipment (Red sign with white writing) - Indicates fire extinguisher etc
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HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNAGE: hazardous Chemicals (Diamond/various colours)?
hazardous Chemicals (Diamond/various colours) - Indicates dangerous chemicals.
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RIDDOR?
RIDDOR: Certain accidents and incidents at the workplace have to be reported: Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013)
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Fire Awareness The following should be in place in every working environment:
• A fire risk assessment • Fire detection and warning system • A way of fighting a small fire (Extinguisher/blanket etc.) • Safe clearly signposted emergency exits
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Three elements that make up a fire:
• Heat • Oxygen • Fuel
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Classification of Fires:
A: Textiles (cloth, paper, solids) B: Liquids (spirits, petrol etc.) C: Gases D: Metal F: Fats and Oils
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Extinguishers: MAIN TYPES OF PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS, THEIR USES AND COLOUR CODING: Two white lines?
WATER For wood, cloth, coal, plastics, paper, textile, and other solid material fires. NOT SUITABLE FOR all other types of fires.
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Extinguishers: MAIN TYPES OF PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS, THEIR USES AND COLOUR CODING: 1 thick blue line:
POWDER For solid material, liquid, gas, and electrical fires. NOT SUITABLE FOR chip or fat pan fires or metal fires (unless it is M28 or L2)
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Extinguishers: MAIN TYPES OF PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS, THEIR USES AND COLOUR CODING: 1 tan thick line?
FOAM For solid material and liquid fires. NOT SUITABLE FOR gas, metal, electrical, or chip and fat pan fires.
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Extinguishers: MAIN TYPES OF PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS, THEIR USES AND COLOUR CODING: 1 thick black line?
CARBON DIOXIDE (C02) For liquid and electrical fires. NOT SUITABLE FOR gas, metal, or chip and fat pan fires.
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Extinguishers: MAIN TYPES OF PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS, THEIR USES AND COLOUR CODING: 1 thick yellow line?
WET CHEMICAL For fires that involve cooking oils and fats. NOT SUITABLE FOR other types of fires (use a more appropriate extinguisher).
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On discovering a fire: • Sound the Alarm • Follow organisational procedures Remember: On discovering a fire: • Sound the Alarm • Follow organisational procedures Remember: F I R E
Find Inform Restrict Evacuate/Extinguish
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What is an emergency?
What is an emergency? An emergency is any unforeseen event, sufficiently dangerous to demand immediate action.
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First Aid:
First Aid: A trained first aider must be called to the scene if anyone is injured aftercare has been given a first aid book must be filled in.
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Calling emergency services: Dial:
999 / 112
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Public Reaction to emergencies: When emergencies occur, people could react in the following ways:
• Fight or Flight • Freeze • Panic
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Public Reaction to emergencies: When emergencies occur, people could react in the following ways:
• Fight or Flight • Freeze • Panic
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Evacuation procedures: Evacuation:
This is a controlled process of emptying an area or premises of people.
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Evacuation procedures: Evacuation:
This is a controlled process of emptying an area or premises of people.
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Evacuation procedures: Invacuation:
This is a controlled process of getting people into safe premises due to an incident which could cause harm to people who were outside.
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Communication Sender?
Sender - encodes a message
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Communication Message?
Message - the information itself
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Communication Receiver?
Receiver - decodes the message
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A
alpha
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A
alpha
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B
Bravo
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C
Charlie
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D
Delta
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E
Echo
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E
Echo
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F
Foxtrot
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G
Golf
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H
Hotel
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I
India
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I
India
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J
Juliet
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J
Juliet
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K
Kilo
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L
Lima
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M
Mike
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N
November
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O
Oscar
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P
Papa
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Q
Quebec
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R
Romeo
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S
Sierra
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T
Tango
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U
Uniform
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V
Victor
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W
Whiskey
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X
X ray
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Y
Yankee
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Z
Zulu
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3 types of communication:
• Verbal - made up of words and tone. • Nonverbal - Body language • Written - reports/statements/shift handovers
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Principles of Good customer care:
• Beginning • Middle • End
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When writing a statement or report, remember to include the following:
What Why When How Where Who
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Terrorism:
Terrorism is the use or threat of action, both in and outside of the UK, designed to influence any international government organisation or to intimidate the public. it must also
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Terrorism Threat Levels:
LOW - means an attack is highly unlikely MODERATE - means an attack is possible, but not likely SUBSTANTIAL - means an attack is likely SEVERE - means an attack is highly likely CRITICAL - means an attack is highly likely in the near future
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Marauding Terror Attack (MTA)
This type of attack could use firearms, knives, sharp objects or blunt objects while on foot to attack people in the area
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Types of Explosive Devices commonly used in attacks:
• Improvised Explosive Device (IED) • Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) • Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) • Leave Behind Improvised Explosive Device (LBIED)
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Insider threats:
A person who exploits, or has the intention to exploit, their legitimate access to an organisation's assets for unauthorised purposes.
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Actions To Take in the Event of a Terrorist Attack:
RUN HIDE TELL
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For non emergency activity: The telephone number to report suspicious activity to is the Anti terrorism hotline:
0800 789 321
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(CPNI):
Centre for the protection of National Infrastructure
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(NaCTSO):
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office
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ACT:
Action Counters Terrorism
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(SCaN):
See Check and Notify It is designed to help businesses and organisations maximise their safety using their existing resources, this includes training staff to look for things such as criminal activity, unlawful protest and terrorism
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When dealing with a suspicious item, use HOT principles:
Hidden - does the item appear to be hidden could be an explosive device Obviously Suspicious - does the item have visible wires or other signs that look like it Typical - Is the object typical of the workplace or does it look out of place
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Remember the 4 C's:
Confirm - Confirm that the package or bag doesn't belong to anyone nearby Clear - Get people away from the area Communicate - calmly communicate with customers and staff or police Control Safety Distance - Make sure to set a cordon a safe distance away
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Distancing vs Object size: Suspected device in a Rucksack or bag?
Suspected device in a Rucksack or bag - No closer than 100 m
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Distancing vs Object size: Suspected device in a small Vehicle?
Suspected device in a small Vehicle - No closer than 200 m
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Distancing vs Object size: Suspected device in a large Vehicle?
Suspected device in a large Vehicle - No closer than 400 m
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When standing next to a suspected bomb, do not use:
Any radios or mobile phones within 15 metres of suspected device
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Sexual Predators:
A Sexual predator commits sexual crimes. A person can be a predator if they are ignorant of the fact that a drunk person cannot consent to sex.
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Crime stoppers number?
0800 555 111
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Why accessing help following an incident is important:
• Reduces long term problems such as depression, anxiety, fear and PTSD • Helps to reflect on your actions and see if there is anything that can be done better in the future

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