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

You may have seen reports in the media this week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious content on his laptop. It’s a timely reminder of the important part business can play in stopping terrorist activity early.
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)

… sector organisations, including tech start-ups, businesses, events venues and universities. The National Protective …
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Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume Three report published – Radicalisation and Preventability

… should have lived long lives.  All of those affected by the events of 22nd May 2017 are in my thoughts today. I want to … the value of past reviews that sought to understand the events of 2017.  These have been critical to strengthening …
Keywords: Manchester Arena , Manchester , Inquiry

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Incident at St James’s Hospital, Leeds

The following is an update regarding an incident which occurred early on Friday, 20th January at St James’s Hospital in Leeds.
Keywords: News , Incident , incident update , hospital , Counter Terrorism Policing North East , North East , St James’s Hospital , Leeds , West Yorkshire Police , Suspicious Item , publicly accessible locations , ACT Awareness

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Protective security advice linked to threats from Iran

Earlier this week, the Director General of MI5 Ken McCallum gave his annual threat update and spoke in depth about how instability in Iran is bringing real-world consequences here in the UK.
Keywords: Protective Security , Iran , Threat Level , Threat , Terrorist threat

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International Security Expo 2022 Round Up

Earlier this week the National Counter Terrorism Security Office spent two days at the International Security Expo.

Over the two days the team heard from fantastic speakers with strong experience in the world of security, spoke directly to users of ProtectUK and gained feedback on the progress they have made since launching.
Keywords: Security , Expo , Event , Business Engagement , Protect Duty

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SIA Licence Detection

… seizures have been primarily linked to festivals, one off events and large outdoor events. SIA licence holders have an important job to do to … these documents. The CTSAs have ensured that organisers of events and those concerned with licensed premises in their …
Keywords: SIA , SIA Licence , SIA investigation , licensed premises , Personnel Security , Hiring security

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Upcoming Events Vigilance Campaign Materials

… in tourism to cities and signals the beginning of key events such as a number of football finals, festivals, or … … This summer we are anticipating an increase in public events and venues opening their doors with limited covid-19 restrictions. Due to the pandemic many events over the last few years have been postponed, …
Keywords: Vigilance , Awareness , Toolkit , Advice , Security measures

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