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Have I got a problem?

The current threat level for International related terrorism in the UK is SEVERE. Threat levels, as categorised by the UK security services, are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack:

LOW	an attack is highly unlikely
MODERATE	an attack is possible but not likely
SUBSTANTIAL	an attack is likely
SEVERE	an attack is highly likely
CRITICAL	an attack is highly likely in the near future

A common theme in several of the most recent terrorist attacks, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world, has been the exploitation of readily available means to cause harm, from vehicles used as weapons, firearms (both illegal and licenced), knives or other sharps, and improvised explosive devices (IED). This underlines the reality that the nation continues to face a persistent threat from terrorism, and that hostile actors may employ a variety of methods in future attacks.

Anyone responsible for the safety and/or security of premises or event locations has a clear duty of care and, in the current climate of heightened security awareness, should therefore consider the full range of threats that may reasonably impact the people, assets, or environments they are seeking to protect. This includes assessing vulnerabilities, understanding potential attack methodologies, and implementing proportionate protective security measures to reduce risk.