Man jailed after witness reports bomb making manuals found on laptops

On 12th June 2023 Asad Bhatti from Redhill was sentenced to eight years in jail. This follows an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) prompted by a report from a local business.
Keywords: Vigilance , ACT , ACT Awareness

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

… you can help to counter terrorism.  Recognising Terrorist Threats: It is important to know how to recognise critical …
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

King Charles III's coronation will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.
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

… people to develop or gain skills related to assessing CT threats and mitigating actions. We are designing the first … We seek to offer the tools to identify and mitigate threats that your company may face from terrorist …
Keywords: NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Government , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

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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)

… has been created to help the UK combat national security threats. … State-sponsored attempts at stealing sensitive … organisations defend themselves against national security threats. This new body, which is part of MI5, will increase the UK’s resilience to state threats as well as terrorism, and will play an important …
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Man from Cheltenham arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences

A 29-year-old man from Cheltenham has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume Three report published – Radicalisation and Preventability

… It has seen us work side by side to overcome significant threats to the safety and security of the United Kingdom.   …
Keywords: Manchester Arena , Manchester , Inquiry

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Incident update - St James’s Hospital, Leeds

A man has been charged following the arrest at St James’s Hospital in Leeds last Friday.
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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