Man jailed after witness reports bomb making manuals found on laptops

… found guilty on three counts of making or possessing an explosive substance under suspicious circumstances contrary … chemistry equipment, electronic circuitry and even an improvised explosive device, which was dismantled and not deemed functional.   …
Keywords: Vigilance , ACT , ACT Awareness

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The #BeSafeBeSound Campaign launches for the UK’s Music Industry

The 2023 festival season started with BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Creamfields this year, and as every year, we at Counter Terrorism Policing and ProtectUK, want live music fans to #BeSafeBeSound, as we collaborate with the UK’s music industry to deliver vital safety advice to the public.
Keywords: BeSafeBeSound , ACT Awareness , e-Learning , Counter Terrorism Policing , Vigilance , Stay safe

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Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

On Tuesday 2nd May, the Home Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… production of illegal drugs and sometimes the making of explosives.  Although the vast majority of these incidents …
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

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Competent Persons Scheme - NaCTSO's Spring 2023 Update

Update from the NaCTSO Competent Persons Scheme. What is next?
Keywords: NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Government , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

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Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

…  Yet, the unsuspicious businessman assembled home-made explosives and an extremist handbook.  Bhatti was making nitro-glycerine, an explosive liquid, and was testing in his garden. Less than … where he housed his chemicals and equipment. As well as his explosives, Bhatti wrote a document titled ‘The Believer's …
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

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Security and Policing Event 2023 Round Up

We look back at the 41st Security and Policing Event, and the showcasing of the ProtectUK eco-system.
Keywords: Security and Policing Conference , S&P , Home Office , Security

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The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has evolved to become the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)

A new body has been created to help the UK combat national security threats.
Keywords: NPSA , CPNI

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Security reminder following Leeds hospital incident

… or keeping explosion with intent to endanger life section 3 Explosive Substances Act 1883 Possession of imitation …
Keywords: St James’s Hospital , Leeds , incident update , News , Security advice , Arrest

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Incident update - St James’s Hospital, Leeds

… authorised charges under the Terrorism Act, in addition to explosives and firearms offences.   Mohammad FAROOQ … 16(a) of the Firearms Act 1968 one offence of keeping an explosive with intent to endanger life or property, contrary to Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 FAROOQ is remanded in custody …
Keywords: St James’s Hospital , Attack , incident update , News , Counter Terrorism Policing North East , North East , West Yorkshire Police , Suspicious Item , Action Counters Terrorism

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