National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options for Private Sector Companies

This document outlines a set of options which can be used by the private sector and security industry to enhance their security posture at times of raised terrorism threat levels or in response to a terrorist incident.

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They can be employed independently or in support of the police service’s ‘National Menu of Counter Terrorism Tactical Options’.

The tactical options included in this document are not exclusive or exhaustive and it is anticipated that this document will be reviewed periodically to ensure it is fit for purpose in meeting the ongoing and ever changing threat from terrorism.

This document has been developed with the assistance and guidance of a number of security experts within the private sector and we thank them for their assistance.

Amongst other advice, the document contains a menu of options.

The following list of tactical options should be considered to support an increase in the threat level, particularly to ‘Critical’ or following an incident or attack. It is not an exhaustive list and there may be other site specific options which would be relevant to your premises.

A. Lock down procedure  Have the ability to restrict the number of access points to your premises and if

necessary to prevent any access or egress to protect staff For further Information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/developing-dynamic-lockdown-procedures

B. Increase security presence  Implement temporary changes to shift patterns to increase staff numbers ,

(consult with staff in advance and agree on how this can be achieved) 

Consider reciprocal agreements with neighbouring businesses to widen footprint, search areas and consolidate staff Implement overt and unpredictable patrolling

Consider the use of high visibility clothing to increase impact

Challenge all staff/visitors including those in livered vehicles (Police, utility companies)

For further Information: https://www.cpni.gov.uk/optimising-people-security

C. Staff Vigilance

Direct all staff and visitors to wear identification (if this is not usual practice)

Encourage staff to challenge those not wearing identification and that they do not recognise

Ensure staff know how to report suspicious behaviour  Brief staff on response and threat levels

For further Information:

https://www.cpni.gov.uk/embedding-security-behaviour-change

D. Partnership working  Work in partnership with surrounding businesses to share information on suspicious behaviour, security posture etc.

E. CCTV

Ensure all parts of the system are fully functioning

Check vulnerable areas to ensure adequate coverage

For further Information: https://www.cpni.gov.uk/intruder-detection-tracking-monitoring-and-lighting

F. Parking

Restrict parking close to buildings and vulnerable areas 

Check parked vehicles for staff or visitor passes

G. Visitors Restrict visitors to pre-booked appointments only 

Check photographic identification All Visitors to be escorted at all times

For further Information: https://www.cpni.gov.uk/robust-visitor-entry-processes

H. Implement search regimes Vehicles, hand baggage, people, goods Consider unpredictable times and locations if a full screening regime cannot be maintained to maximise impact/effect

For further Information: https://www.cpni.gov.uk/building-and-area-search

1. Consider cancelling or postponing events that may place your staff, customers or suppliers at risk

2. Review staff abstractions and consider cancelling non-essential training to maintain resources

3. Deliveries Restrict deliveries to essential and expected items only 

4. Where possible scan all mail items

5. Train staff to recognise suspicious items

For further Information: https://www.cpni.gov.uk/screening-mail-and-courier-deliveries-0

Remember robust and vigilant ‘communities’ provide a hostile environment for terrorists/criminals to operate in.