Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume Three report published – Radicalisation and Preventability

The third volume of the Manchester Arena Inquiry report has been published.
Keywords: Manchester Arena , Manchester , Inquiry

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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 commissioned Coventry University to investigate whether a prominent risk assessment framework, known by the acronym ‘EVIL DONE’, can be used to identify attractive and vulnerable targets within a UK context.
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

This checklist has been created to assist businesses during 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 significant increase in the number of people visiting retail and night time economy premises. This checklist will help to ensure that the right protective security measures are in place.
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

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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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Security and Policing Event 2022 Round Up

We look back at the 40th Anniversary of the Security and Policing Event, and the showcasing of the ProtectUK platform.
Keywords: Homeland Security Group , Security , Protect Duty , Law , Security conference

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New version of ACT Awareness e-Learning now available

Businesses and the public can now complete the new ACT Awareness e-Learning with refreshed modules, mobile optimisation and improved accessibility.
Keywords: ACT , e-Learning , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , ACT Awareness

Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

Businesses looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol employees on a Level 3, Ofqual-regulated qualification.

Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

Businesses and organisations looking for CT-specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to consult a register of qualified specialists thanks to an agreement between NaCTSO and the NPSA-sponsored Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES).
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

Competent Persons Scheme Christmas Message

With festive season on the horizon, The Competent Persons Scheme Team want to thank everyone who contributed to our progression in 2024 and highlight some milestones we are looking towards in 2025.