The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… Our awareness products and campaigns are an essential part of keeping the UK safe from terrorism. Our Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) suite of … knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence. … We are always …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , publicly accessible locations , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting , ACT training products , ACT Awareness , First Aid , SCAN , Martyn's Law , Counter Terrorism , campaign

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Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

… Counter Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local … in the North East. … At the request of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO ), the outcome of this …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Support , National Counter Terrorism Security Office , Coventry University , Institute for Peace and Security , Protective Security , Preparedness , Secure societies , Resilient societies , Pilot program , NaCTSO update , North East Pilot , NE Pilot , Zones North East Pilot

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New National Barrier Asset Framework

… Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) is tendering for the provision of a storage, maintenance and deployment framework for the National Barrier Asset for an initial term of 36 months and a unilateral option of the CTPHQ/Authority to extend for …
Keywords: National Barrier Asset , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

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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. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the …
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

… Camilla, the Queen Consort. …   Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort arrived at Westminster Abbey in … duration of the Bank Holiday weekend.     Being aware of threats In the unlikely event of a terrorist attack, … of a bomb threat on ProtectUK. Communities can help defeat terrorism by reporting any suspicious behaviour or activity. …
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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Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

… week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious … the unsuspicious businessman assembled home-made explosives and an extremist handbook.  Bhatti was making … reported their findings to the police which meant Counter Terrorism Policing could get involved and arrest Bhatti. He …
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

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The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… Understanding terrorist targeting is an essential part of our efforts to protect the public and prepare against the threats we face. To further explore this area, NaCTSO … within a UK context. … Targets and their vulnerabilities to terrorism are continuously changing, making it necessary to …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

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Security Checklist for Businesses

… periods of increased visitor footfall within the retail and night time economy premises, such as the lead up to the New Year and national holidays. During this period we can see a … increase in the number of people visiting retail and night time economy premises. This checklist will help to …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

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Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

… Businesses and organisations looking for CT-specific protective … Specialists (RSES). … The new voluntary register of Counter Terrorism Security Specialists (working title) is … information will be published on ProtectUK.  The Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register is designed to help …
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness