Counter-Terrorism Flashcards

A door supervisor notices a vehicle driving slowly past the venue multiple times over several nights, with the driver appearing to take notes. What should the door supervisor do?

Answer: Record details (registration, make, model, driver description, times) and report it to the venue manager and police as possible hostile reconnaissance

This behaviour is consistent with hostile reconnaissance - the pre-attack planning phase. The door supervisor should discreetly record all available details including vehicle registration, make, model, colour, driver description, times, and dates. This should be reported to the venue manager and to police via the Anti-Terrorist Hotline (0800 789 321) or 101. Never confront the individual or post on social media.

What is the recommended minimum evacuation distance from a suspicious package the size of a briefcase?

Answer: 100 metres

The general guidance for a suspicious package the size of a briefcase or rucksack is an evacuation distance of at least 100 metres. For larger items such as a car, the distance increases to 200 metres, and for a large vehicle (van or lorry) it is 400 metres. These are minimum distances and should be increased where possible, using solid buildings as cover.

What is the correct procedure if you receive a bomb threat by telephone at your venue?

Answer: Keep the caller talking as long as possible, use the bomb threat checklist to gather information, then call 999

If you receive a bomb threat call, keep the caller talking for as long as possible. Use the bomb threat checklist card to record key information: exact wording of the threat, when the bomb will go off, where it is, what it looks like, what kind of bomb, who planted it, why, and the caller's details (accent, background noise, manner). Then immediately call 999.

In the context of protecting crowded places, what does the term 'grey space' refer to?

Answer: Areas outside a venue's boundary that are publicly accessible but where attacks could affect the venue, such as queues on the pavement

Grey space refers to publicly accessible areas outside a venue's physical boundary where crowds may gather, such as external queuing areas, smoking areas, and approaches to the venue. These areas are particularly vulnerable as they often have no physical security measures. Door supervisors must extend their vigilance to these spaces, especially when queues form.

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is a collaboration of which organisations?

Answer: Police forces across the UK working together to prevent, deter, and investigate terrorist activity

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is a collaboration of police forces across the UK dedicated to preventing, deterring, and investigating terrorist activity. It includes Counter Terrorism Units (CTUs) and Counter Terrorism Intelligence Units (CTIUs) in regional hubs. CTP works alongside MI5, which provides intelligence, but CTP handles the policing and investigation aspects.

What action should a door supervisor take if they observe someone in the venue filming crowd movements and security staff positions on their phone?

Answer: Politely approach and ask what they are filming, observe their reaction, record details, and report to management and police if suspicious

While filming in public venues is not necessarily illegal, it can be an indicator of hostile reconnaissance when focused on security measures, crowd patterns, and staff positions. The door supervisor should approach calmly and professionally, ask the purpose of filming, and assess the response. Details should be recorded and reported to venue management. If the behaviour is deemed suspicious, it should be reported to police.