Security at Stockholm University

Mission statement

The Security function at Stockholm University is responsible for leading and coordinating a structured and systematic security programme that protects the university's core values and ensures a safe environment for staff, students and visitors. Security work should be risk‐based and cover physical, digital and human aspects. Through tailored, effective and scalable measures, security work aims to minimise threats and security risks and strengthen the university's resilience. Furthermore, the security function shall also lead and coordinate the systematic security protection work to protect the information and activities that are of importance to Sweden's security against espionage, sabotage, terrorist offences and certain other threats.

Ongoing Deadly Violence (PDV) ‐ What is PDV

Acts of violence, often indiscriminate, using means such as stabbing, slashing and shooting weapons,but also vehicles and explosive devices
Perpetrators often act alone or in small groups and are usually willing to sacrifice their lives
Events take place over short periods of time, often within 15 minutes
Resulting in many serious injuries and/or deaths

SU ability to respond to attacks

Before

Basic skills
Acting on anomalies

Under

Rapid action (Escape, Seekshelter, Alert)
Police officer orientated on campus
Surveillance staff with training and equipment to manage major haemorrhage
Official on standby

After

Ability to manage the consequences and return to normality
Central crisis management
Local crisis management
Occupational health services
Student Health Services

Prevention and preparatory measures

Basic skills
- Threat and violence management training (web)
- CPR training
- L‐ABC training
- Briefing/exercise PDV
- Fire evacuation drill
Awareness/ Safety culture
- Employee web information
- Security conference
- Information workplace meetings
Early action
- Cooperation with the police
- Co‐operation with CVE (Emergency team)
Technical conditions
- Real estate technology
- medical equipment

Before the incident

Basic skills
- Threat and violence management training (web)
- CPR training
- L‐ABC training
- Briefing/exercise PDV
- Fire evacuation drill
Awareness/ Safety culture
- Employee web information
- Security conference
- Information workplace meetings
Early action
- Co‐operation with the police
- Co‐operation with CVE (Emergency team)
Technical conditions
- Real estate technology
- medical equipment

Under the incident

Rapid action (Escape, Seek shelter, Alert)
Police officer orientated on campus
Surveillance staff with training and equipment to manage major haemorrhage
Official on standby
Centralised crisis management that is trained and prepared to handle different types of events

After the incident

Ability to manage the consequences and reversion
Central crisis management
Local crisis management
Occupational health services
Student Health Services

Within institution/department

Basic skills
- Notify staff of Threat and Violence Management Training (web) when it is published
- Ensure that staff have completed CPR training
- Preferably staff have completed L‐ABC training
- Review/exercise PDV (supplier under procurement)
Awareness/ Safety culture
- Information workplace meetings ‐ talk about PDV and advice in case of attacks
Early action
- Contact security if you experience anomalies/alerts
Technical conditions
- Look at your premises and conditions