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

    Answer: Action Counters Terrorism

    ACT stands for 'Action Counters Terrorism'. It is a public awareness campaign encouraging everyone to report suspicious activity and play their part in keeping the UK safe.

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

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

    Suspicious behaviour should be reported to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline (0800 789 321) for non-emergencies or 999 if there is an immediate threat. Never confront a suspected terrorist — report and let the police handle it.

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

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

    RUN: escape if possible, insist others go with you. HIDE: if you can't run, find cover, barricade doors, be quiet. TELL: call 999 when safe to do so, give location, number of attackers, descriptions.

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

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

    Hostile reconnaissance is the process by which terrorists gather information about potential targets — studying security arrangements, entry/exit points, busy times, and potential weaknesses to plan an attack.

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

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

    Signs include: photographing or filming security features (cameras, barriers, entry points), timing security patrols, testing security reactions, making detailed notes, repeated visits with no apparent purpose, and unusual interest in security procedures.

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

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

    The Protect Duty (known as Martyn's Law, named after Martyn Hett who died in the Manchester Arena attack) requires publicly accessible locations to take proportionate steps to prepare for and protect the public from terrorist attacks.