- Take
time to carry out a risk
assessment. What kind of threats might you be
facing? What is the likelihood of these happening? Where are
your vulnerable points? Seek counter terrorist advice through
the Counter Terrorist Security Advisor (CTSA) at your local
police force.
- If
you are building or acquiring new premises, try to plan your security measures from
the outset. This is likely to be more efficient
(in both time and expense) than adding on security measures at a
later date.
- Make
security awareness
part of your organisation's culture. Put someone at
Board level in charge. Arrange regular briefings for staff on
what they should be looking out for, and keep notices
up-to-date. Take your staff seriously if they identify potential
threats. Train staff in emergency and evacuation procedures,
and rehearse them regularly. Give more specific training to
anyone you think might have to handle a bomb threat.
- Ensure
good basic housekeeping
in and around your buildings - for example, keep
public areas tidy and well lit, remove any unnecessary
furniture, keep garden areas free from dense shrubbery.
- Look
at the access
points to your premises. Keep them to a minimum.
Consider introducing passes for staff and procedures for booking
in visitors and contractors. Searching of bags may also be
desirable but as with other measures, should be proportionate to
the threat and also carefully explained to staff. Look also at
vehicle access and parking arrangements. Consider introducing a barrier
system, and arranging your car park so that unauthorised
vehicles cannot get close to your building.
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