Control measure
Share intelligence about illegal activity involving utility systems
Control measure knowledge
Fire and rescue services engage in a wide range of intelligence-sharing opportunities through normal activities. They should use these to build a picture of possible properties or locations where illegal activity involving utility systems may occur.
Local intelligence can come from a number of sources, including:
- Police
- Local authorities
- Utility suppliers
- Community leaders
- Local knowledge of operational personnel
- Members of the public
During normal fire and rescue service activities, personnel may come across situations where there has been suspected illegal activity involving utility systems. These instances will need to be reported to the United Kingdom Revenue Protection Association and the police.
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
Record and communicate risk information for sites where intelligence has been received about illegal activity involving electricity
Consider establishing appropriate arrangements, such as memoranda of understanding, with utility suppliers for illegal activity involving utility systems
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
Use local intelligence and risk information to anticipate the possibility of illegal activity involving utility systems
Request the attendance of the police and the utility supplier if illegal activity involving utility systems is identified or suspected
Preserve evidence of illegal activity and pass this information to the police and the utility supplier
Notify the United Kingdom Revenue Protection Association if electric or gas meters have been tampered with
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
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Share intelligence about illegal activity involving utility systems |
Understand:
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Practical application
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Share intelligence about illegal activity involving utility systems |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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