Protective Security Unit

Twitter account for the WA Police Force Protective Security Unit (PSU). We build a security aware culture for crowded places and critical infrastructure in WA.

[Protective Security Unit @WAPOL_PSU]

Let’s talk about security audits.

Audit your security measures to check their effectiveness. The audit will identify security gaps and provide a checklist of common security considerations with your #CrowdedPlaces. Contact @WA_Police PSU if you require guidance.

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Have you completed a Crowded Places Self-assessment tool?

#CrowdedPlaces are attractive terrorist targets. Learn what you need to do as a business to protect your site and what you can do as an individual to keep yourself safe.
https://t.co/sjSptuGFjn

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PSU can assist owners/operators to understand what factors make their site an attractive target by using the @ausgov Crowded Places Self-Assessment Tool. Reach out to us for advice about #CrowdedPlaces or the self-assessment tool. #EscapeHideTell
https://t.co/sjSptuGFjn

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We build a security aware culture within #WesternAustralia through public engagement with our sector partners and provide leadership in specialist areas of #Criticalinfrastructure and #Crowded places security resilience.
https://t.co/sjSptuGFjn

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Where did the time go?! @WA_Police Protective Security Unit twitter is back up and running! We would love to hear about your #Criticalinfrastructure and #crowdedplaces triumphs. Please reach out to us to see how we can help industry owners/operators in #WesternAustralia.

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The first Southern Critical Infrastructure & Crowded Places Forum for 2020 was held at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre yesterday. Thanks to our speakers who presented on 'Cyber Space', 'The Drone Threat Reality' and 'Leavers'. Thank you to the BREC for a great venue.

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PSU officers McIntosh and Cooper did a great job presenting at the SXP Security Forum. The presentation focussed on Crowded Places and the current National Threat Level.

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Senior Constable McIntosh attended the Cyber Security Policy Forum at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The Keynote address was given by Michael Pezzullo, Secretary, Department of Home Affairs. Topics included deeper collaboration between Government and Industry on Cyber capabilities

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PSU Officers were involved in an active armed offender discussion exercise recently with Westfield staff. It was great to see positive measures in regards to mitigation strategies by the Westfield SCENTRE GROUP

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PSU recently hosted a CT Protective Security Forum attended by Police from around Australia. Many new ideas about protecting ourselves from terrorism were discussed. Thanks to Venueslive for the Optus Stadium visit to examine your fantastic security measures.

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Another successful Southern Critical Infrastructure & Crowded Places Forum. Thanks to everyone who attended. Thankyou Bunbury Trotting Club for providing the venue and to all our guest speakers.

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Successful Executive Forum in Perth 18 July. WA Police Force continuing to build resilience within Crowded Places. Thanks Crown Perth for the outstanding venue. Thanks to the guest speakers. Thanks everyone for involvement in our discussion exercise. #crowdedplaces

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Great resource here https://t.co/l8tzNKFki6

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Members of PSU listening to Peter WILKINSON speak about crisis management at the 2018 Parks and Leisure State Conference. #IPLC2018

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Another well attended Crowded Places Forum hosted by PSU . Thanks to all participants, presenters and special guests for making this successful event.

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Big Clive from PSU recently attended an informative security event conducted by the US State Department, Overseas Security Advisory Council (@OSACState ), Perth chapter.

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Great Protective Security Management checklist here provided by the UK Center for Protection of Critical Infrastructure (CPNI). Helpful tool for security managers.
https://t.co/TTEVr15V0o

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TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS - WE DO!

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If you see something you believe is suspicious, report it. https://t.co/KAI8Rflzl7

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The cooperation between the public and the police is a powerful defence. Reports from the public have foiled terrorist attacks in the UK #ActionCountersTerrorism

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Member of PSU attended a fascinating talk on judicial and legal proceedings around the events associated with the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2015. Thank you Honorable Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler and thanks for the invitation Consul General Rachel Cook. #USconsulateperth