SIA Door Counter-Terrorism

Question 1

What does the 'ACT' acronym stand for in the UK's counter-terrorism awareness programme?

Accepted Answer

Action Counters Terrorism

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Active Counter Terrorism

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Armed Counter Threat

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Awareness Creates Tactics

Question 2

What should a door supervisor do if they see suspicious behaviour that could be terrorism-related?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline (0800 789 321) or call 999 in an emergency

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Confront the person directly

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Post about it on social media

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Ignore it — it's probably nothing

Question 3

What does the 'RUN, HIDE, TELL' advice mean during a firearms or weapons attack?

Accepted Answer

Run to a safe place, Hide and barricade yourself, Tell the police by calling 999

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Run towards the attacker, Hide your belongings, Tell your friends

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Run the venue, Hide the exits, Tell customers to stay

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Run laps, Hide evidence, Tell nobody

Question 4

What is 'hostile reconnaissance' in the context of counter-terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Information gathering by potential attackers to plan an attack — observing targets, security, and routines

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A type of military exercise

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A police surveillance operation

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A venue security audit

Question 5

What are the signs of hostile reconnaissance that a door supervisor should watch for?

Accepted Answer

Someone photographing security measures, timing patrols, testing security reactions, making notes about exits, or returning repeatedly

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Someone taking selfies

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Someone asking where the toilets are

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Someone waiting for a taxi

Question 6

What is the 'Protect Duty' (Martyn's Law) in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Legislation requiring venues and public spaces to prepare for and protect the public from terrorist attacks

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A law protecting door supervisors from prosecution

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A military code of conduct

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A data protection regulation