Threat Information
Plan & Build
This page provides owners and operators with security advice for the installation, operation and contracting of locker banks’
The guide helps risk owners, and their security advisors, to understand and manage the risk to building occupants, people outside the building and other assets resulting from damage to building facades caused by the blast effects of an external improvised explosive device (IED)
This document supplements the NPSA Standard by providing a method for testing external doors, non-glazed panels and non-loadbearing walls under blast loading from external IEDs and assessing the damage and hazard to people
When developing protection from ballistic threats, consider cover from view, cover from fire, ballistic protection and firing points
This guidance highlights the primary security concerns arising during the ingress and egress phases of venue operations, outlining various strategies for mitigating the related risks.
This guidance note is to assist the building owner, security manager and facility manager in selecting a design threat and ensuring that suitable products are used to mitigate the threat
This guidance note is to assist the building owner, security manager and facility managers to ensure that suitable bullet resistant glass (BRG) is selected to mitigate the threat and that have been certified as meeting the required standard
This guidance note is to assist the building owner, security manager and facility managers to ensure that suitable bullet resistant glass is selected to mitigate the threat and that have been certified as meeting the required standard
Guidance note on measures to improve the blast resistance of glazing
A summary of the different types of curtain walling systems that exist and where these are typically used
Windows and glazed facades are important elements of a building that can be vulnerable to forced entry, ballistic, surreptitious and other attacks
When developing any requirements for blast protection, it is important to decide which weapons and delivery method need to be addressed
Buildings within the UK are usually constructed using a structural frame, typically steel, concrete or timber, or are built from unframed masonry
An introduction for Local Authorities, Event organisers, and similar end user groups on using temporary Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) as part of a HVM scheme - which itself should be one piece of a wider security plan.
Fast-moving, violent incidents where assailants move through a location aiming to find and kill or injure as many people as possible
Operate & Detect
Briefing templates for upskilling staff with search duties
Screening people and their belongings at entry points helps reduce the likelihood of explosive devices, weapons, and other hazardous or prohibited items being brought into buildings or sites
NPSA has created guidance for Emergency Services to ensure they can carry out their duties safely and effectively. This page lists relevant guidance products and how to access them.
NPSA identified a need for test methods that evaluate baseline performance of products suited to screening applications in high footfall locations.
NPSA recommends that products required to protect against a firearms attack are tested at an accredited test centre in accordance with the BS EN standards
Security officers play a crucial role in the protection of an asset and consideration of their safety and protection is needed
Best practice guidance for communications professionals on the preparation and management of threats from hostile actors
Tailored guidance for public sector staff to help increase awareness of indicators of potentially dangerous situations involving hazardous chemicals and other suspicious activity
Managing the risk of emplaced threats should be a key security requirement when designing, building, and fitting-out premises.
NPSA has recently updated its guidance on the use of private sector explosives detection dog services
In conjunction with technology developers, end user site owners and operators, government stakeholders and independent experts, NPSA has produced a Discriminative Metal Detection (DMD) Systems Test Method.
Bulk deliveries can provide a means for getting explosives, weapons and other threat items through a site’s secure perimeter.
Terrorists and others wishing to cause harm or disruption have long used postal and courier services to deliver hazardous items to target recipients.
Screening vehicles can help reduce the likelihood of explosive devices, weapons and other hazardous or prohibited items or materials being brought into buildings or onto sites
A suite of documents intending to guide managers in the selection, procurement and management of appropriate body armour for their civilian security staff
Gunshot detection systems typically comprise of sensors (optical and/or acoustic) that accurately and reliably detect live ammunition (gunshots) being discharged
Response & Review
Possible indicators that a delivered item might be of concern
You could discover a suspicious item in a mail room, or anywhere else in the building - ensure you have appropriate emergency response plans in place
Marauding terrorist attacks are fast-moving, violent incidents where assailants move through a location aiming to find and kill or injure as many people as possible
Effective Command and Control is critical to mitigating the impact of terrorist incidents. Information is provided that is intended to enhance the capability of Security Control Room (SCR) operators to respond to incidents
Complete Guidance
Organisations may use search and screening measures to detect specific items and materials entering (or leaving) their buildings and sites
Physical and personnel security measures for major events require specific consideration due to their dynamic and complex character.
NPSA has a wide range of protective security guidance products relevant to Public Premises and Events
Guidance covering a wide range of topics that will help keep your public premises and events safe and secure, intended both for security managers and other managers whose responsibilities include security
Guidance for organisations’ senior leaders, highlighting the importance of senior leadership in achieving effective security
This short guidance is intended to help those responsible for the procurement of a Private Security Contractor (PSC) for an event
Protected spaces are locations within a building where occupants and other assets have enhanced levels of protection against the effects of blast.
Updated suite of evidence-based guidance notes detailing good practices underpinning delivery of effective detection dog capability
Guidance to highlight the primary security concerns arising during the ingress and egress phases of venue operations
Vehicle-borne threats range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attack by determined criminals or terrorists
This guide provides information and impetus to those responsible for integrating Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) into the public realm, in order to manage the threat from terrorist vehicle attacks
