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Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section. Vehicles are widely available and easy to use with devastating effect. Consequently, driving a vehicle into a queue or crowd is a low complexity attack that is easy to initiate.
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

NPSA Ingress and Egress Guidance

This guidance aims to highlight the primary security concerns arising during the ingress and egress phases of venue operations. It will subsequently outline various strategies for mitigating the related risks. Recognising vulnerabilities in these situations and striving to reduce them is a fundamental part of protective security planning and an…
Keywords: Ingress & Egress , Protective Security , Protective measures , Vulnerabilities , NPSA , Terrorist threat , Risk , Crowded Places

REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE: Guidance on hazardous substance exposure

This guidance is designed to help people respond safely to incidents involving hazardous substances, including ‘acid attacks’.
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Hazardous Materials , Chemical

'Martyn’s Law' introduced to Parliament to better protect the public from terrorism

The public will be better protected from terrorism under new laws requiring many public venues to improve preparedness against attacks and bring in measures to help keep people safe.

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

The Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEAP) is the lead body for guidance, advice and training related to outdoor learning and educational visits in England and Wales. We support our members (currently numbering around 120) in their work with schools, colleges and services to children and young people.
Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales

Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

Northumbria University have explored the impact of NaCTSO’s public offerings, including any unintended consequences. With collaboration from:

Dr Paul Dresser
Professor Mike Rowe
Dr Jamie Harding


Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist

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

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 , Venues and Public Spaces , ACT Awareness

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect