SIA Counter-Terrorism 3

Question 1

What does HVM stand for in the context of crowded places security?

Accepted Answer

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Answer

HVM stands for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation. Following vehicle-as-weapon attacks in various cities, HVM measures such as bollards, planters, barriers, and street furniture are used to prevent vehicles being driven into crowded areas. Door supervisors should be aware of HVM measures at their venue and report any damage or displacement.

Question 2

During a marauding terrorist attack (MTA) at a nearby venue, what is the recommended response guidance for the public and security staff?

Accepted Answer

RUN, HIDE, TELL

Answer

The UK's official guidance for a firearms or weapons attack is RUN, HIDE, TELL. RUN: escape if you can, insist others go with you, leave belongings behind. HIDE: if you cannot run, find cover, lock and barricade doors, silence phones. TELL: call 999 when safe, give location, number of attackers, description, and type of weapons.

Question 3

Under the RUN, HIDE, TELL guidance, what should you do when calling 999 during a terrorist firearms attack?

Accepted Answer

Provide your location, number of attackers, descriptions of attackers, type of weapons seen, and number of casualties if known

Answer

When it is safe to TELL, call 999 and provide as much information as possible: your exact location, the number of attackers, physical descriptions of attackers, the type of weapons (firearms, knives, vehicle), direction of travel, and the number of casualties if known. This information is vital for the armed police response.

Question 4

Which pillar of the CONTEST strategy is most relevant to a door supervisor's daily role in protecting crowded places?

Accepted Answer

Protect - strengthening protection against terrorist attacks

Answer

While all four pillars are important, PROTECT is most directly relevant to a door supervisor's daily duties. This pillar focuses on strengthening protection against attacks, including security at crowded places, border security, and protective security measures. Door supervisors contribute by maintaining vigilance, controlling access, and identifying suspicious behaviour.

Question 5

What is the Prevent duty as it applies to licensed premises and door supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A duty under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 requiring specified authorities to have due regard to preventing people from being drawn into terrorism

Answer

The Prevent duty, established under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, requires specified authorities (including local authorities, police, education, health, and prisons) to have due regard to preventing people from being drawn into terrorism. While door supervisors are not directly subject to the duty, they should understand it and know how to report concerns about radicalisation.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

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SIA Counter-Terrorism 3