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Terrorism Awareness (UK) Flashcards

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  1. What does 'IED' stand for in a security context?

    Answer: Improvised Explosive Device

    An IED (Improvised Explosive Device) is a homemade bomb; door supervisors should be aware of indicators of IEDs and know not to use radios near suspected devices as radio signals can trigger some detonators.

  2. Why should radios NOT be used near a suspected IED?

    Answer: Radio signals can trigger electrically initiated detonators

    Some IEDs use radio-controlled detonators; using a radio or mobile phone near a suspected device could trigger detonation, making it critical to move away before communicating.

  3. What is the recommended minimum distance to maintain from a suspicious vehicle?

    Answer: At least 100 metres

    Police guidance recommends at least 100 metres (or more for larger devices) as an initial safety cordon distance from a suspicious vehicle that may contain an explosive device.

  4. What is 'marauding terrorist attack' (MTA) and how should door supervisors respond?

    Answer: An attack where terrorists move through a location targeting victims; supervisors should run, hide, tell and not engage attackers

    In an MTA, attackers move through a venue or area targeting victims; the response is Run Hide Tell — escape if possible, shelter if not, and alert police immediately without confronting attackers.

  5. Which organisation should door supervisors contact if they have counter-terrorism concerns?

    Answer: Police via 999 (emergency) or the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789 321

    In an emergency, door supervisors should call 999; non-emergency counter-terrorism concerns can be reported confidentially to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline at 0800 789 321.

  6. What personal data protection consideration applies when door supervisors note suspicious persons?

    Answer: Records must be factual and proportionate; personal data must be handled in line with GDPR

    GDPR requires that personal data, including notes about individuals, is recorded on a need-to-know basis, stored securely and handled proportionately; blanket surveillance without justification is not permitted.