SIA Door Terrorism Awareness (UK)

Question 1

What does the acronym 'ACT' stand for in the context of UK counter-terrorism for security staff?

Accepted Answer

Action Counters Terrorism

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Alert, Contain, Tell

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Awareness, Communicate, Take action

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Armed Counter Terrorism

Question 2

Which UK government counter-terrorism strategy uses the four strands of Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare?

Accepted Answer

CONTEST

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PREVENT

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COBRA

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JTAC

Question 3

What is the recommended public response to a firearms or weapons attack, as promoted in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Run, Hide, Tell

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Stop, Drop, Roll

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Stay, Shelter, Signal

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Lock, Barricade, Evacuate

Question 4

What should a door supervisor do if they find an unattended bag or suspicious item?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch it; clear the area and call police using the HOT protocol

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Pick it up and move it to a safe place

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Open it to check the contents

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Continue normal duties unless it is clearly dangerous

Question 5

What does the 'HOT' protocol stand for in suspicious item assessment?

Accepted Answer

Hidden, Obviously suspicious, Typical of surroundings

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Hazardous, Open, Tested

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Hostile, Obvious, Terrorist

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Handle, Observe, Tell

Question 6

What is meant by 'hostile reconnaissance' and why should door supervisors be alert to it?

Accepted Answer

Surveillance conducted by attackers to plan a future attack; recognising it can prevent attacks

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Aggressive behaviour by a known offender outside the venue

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A police technique for monitoring suspects

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CCTV monitoring of the venue exterior