Crowded Places - Security Advisory Group

Some great feedback from Crowded Places Groups using capable security consultants to aid and assist bedding in good security practice and modern day security principles across complex setting. Stronger together - thanks to many that provided that expertise and capability Warwick Hall - ISO (CQI/IRCA)/ Dip OHSM/ DIP NZ Pol/ CFEE, Jack Milford, Chris Lawton, Bridgette Sullivan-Taylor and Chris Kumeroa Looking forward to assisting again in 2025, planning is already underway: Shaughan Woodcock, Rhona Stace and the LGBTQI+ community.

The Australian government has raised the country’s terrorism threat level from “possible” to “probable” as security officials warn of an increased risk of violence “across all ideological spectrums”. There is no indication, yet that NZ will follow however it is a timely reminder for us all to maintain good security hygiene. ·      Encourage your team to be aware, be vigilant ·      Understand what is normal for your environment ·      Regularly check for changes from normal ·      Challenge and investigate that which is out of the ordinary Most importantly train and empower your team to See something - Say Something - Do Something, ensure they know how to report concerns and what to do in the event of an emergency. Remember: Call 111 when you need immediate emergency response, or the offender is still present. Call 105 or visit 105.govt.nz to report things that have happened and do not require immediate police response.

A new podcast series titled ‘Unsettling Extremism’ has been launched by He Whenua Taurikura, Aotearoa’s National Centre of Research Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.   ‘Unsettling Extremism’ is a series of critical conversations with experts talking about #extremism, #hate, mis and disinformation, #conspiracy theories and social connectedness through a uniquely Aotearoa lens. Each episode features experts in their field sharing knowledge and insights as they talk with host Dr Avery Smith.   In the first podcast, ‘Spreading Facts’, Avery talks with Dr Mona Krewel about her research into #misinformation and #disinformation. They discuss the difference between misinformation, disinformation and ‘half truths’ and look at disinformation in the context of New Zealand’s 2020 and 2023 #election campaigns.   Listen to Episode 1: ‘Spreading Facts’ with Dr Mona Krewel: https://lnkd.in/gfzw6cqi #cve #violentextremism #socialcohesion #aotearoa #security #informationdomain #onlineharm

Yesterday we remembered the 51 souls whose lives were tragically cut short in Christchurch five years ago. Their families, and the survivors and their families bear an unimaginable grief. Our memory of those who were lost serves to remind us of our responsibility to embrace our collective diversity and to reject ideologies of hate. Today also causes us to reflect on all that has been done since to tackle #hate, enshrine #diveristy, counter #extremism, and to #protect our communities. Although much has been done, there is more to do, and on that note I commend to you this article by David Fisher in today's New Zealand Herald that features the Crowded Places - Security Advisory Group's call for more proactive government action to provide guidance to New Zealanders on threat preparedness and what to do in the case that the unthinkable were to happen. https://lnkd.in/gystMU3h

Crowded Places Facilitator Guide and Presentation The facilitator guide is designed to be used to explain the Crowded Places Strategy and the self-assessment and assessing protective security tools. The guide supports owners and operators and their security, health and safety or appropriate team members present the content to any audience who would benefit from knowing this information including people on boards or in governance roles, managers, team leaders, staff, volunteers, and frequent users of crowded places. Link: https://lnkd.in/gwqrkY5e

Crowded Places Facilitator Guide and Presentation The facilitator guide is designed to be used to explain the Crowded Places Strategy and the self-assessment and assessing protective security tools. The guide supports owners and operators and their security, health and safety or appropriate team members present the content to any audience who would benefit from knowing this information including people on boards or in governance roles, managers, team leaders, staff, volunteers, and frequent users of crowded places. Link: https://lnkd.in/gCRpsqWK

Security Audit This audit is very comprehensive and is designed to be used only after you’ve completed the self-assessment and vulnerability assessment tools. Use this audit to: check which security matters are relevant to the type, size and risk profile of your crowded place, and its attractiveness to would-be attackers. identify any security gaps that you need to resolve at your crowded place. record the actions you plan to take to resolve security gaps. Link: https://lnkd.in/gEuPffwJ

Recognising Threats Increasing our ability to recognise and respond to threats relies on all of us becoming more aware of our surroundings and the behaviour of persons who try to create harm. This guide contains information on how to improve your ability to recognise attack indicators and plan to respond accordingly. Link: https://lnkd.in/gsHB-whT

Detecting Hostile Reconnaissance Hostile reconnaissance is the purposeful observation of people, places, vehicles and locations to collect information that informs the planning of an attack against a specific target. This guide provides an overview of the potential indicators and protective security measures that could be considered when developing or reviewing security plans and measures to mitigate the tactic of conducting hostile reconnaissance and rehearsals. Link: https://lnkd.in/g92-f-2g

Assessing Your Protective Security Tool Use this tool to aid your thinking about how to best protect your event from attack, and to support you to make improvements. The ten areas of focus in this tool will help you to consider factors that attackers take into account when they are looking for a target. Link: https://lnkd.in/gekB_AbR