COUNTER-TERRORISM & STATE SECURITY
Protecting Places of Mass Gathering
Incidents that have taken place over recent years demonstrate that places of mass gathering are an attractive target for terrorists. By their very nature, these places normally encourage access for the general public with a minimum of security controls. This presents terrorists with various potential opportunities for mass casualties, symbolism, high impact imagery and economic loss.
The National Counter-Terrorism Committee has recognised the need to ensure a nationally consistent approach to the protection of places of mass gathering. To this end, the National Approach for the Protection of Places of Mass Gathering from Terrorism has been developed to support a consistent, systematic process for identifying security risk management activities that can be integrated into existing emergency management arrangements.
Mass gatherings guided self-assessment
This online self-assessment tool is intended to assist an owner or operator of a place of mass gathering to determine the likely attractiveness of their business to terrorist attack.
In order to use the tool, you must first register your contact details. An email will be sent with instructions including login details. Please note that if you operate or own several places of mass gathering, you will need to complete an assessment for each one.
Assessments entered through this tool will be reviewed by the Western Australia Police.
To start the self-assessment, register your details here.