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Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

The Bill will improve protective security and organisational preparedness across the UK by requiring, for the first time, that those responsible for certain premises and events take steps to reduce the risk of harm to individuals arising from acts of terrorism. The Bill has been designed to bolster the UK’s preparedness for, and protection from,…
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

ProtectUK Digital Toolkit

The ProtectUK Digital Toolkit provides a range of downloadable resources and assets to promote the ProtectUK platform and ACT Awareness e-Learning within your organisation or publicly.
Keywords: Poster , Business , Business Engagement , Vigilance , Advice , Guidance , publicly accessible locations , ProtectUK , NaCTSO

Regulator

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has been named as the regulator for Martyn’s Law. This will be delivered as a new function of Authority.

Terrorist use of Firearms

The threat of a terrorist attack by firearm in the UK is not likely, but it is important to understand how the threat of firearms may impact you or your business.
Keywords: Firearms , Threat analysis , Attack Methodology , PALs , Threat

Man from Cheltenham arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences

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

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

Successful Vigilance Campaigns across National Events - The Coronation and Eurovision

The last couple of months have been busy ones, with two large national events taking place, the Coronation and the Eurovision, within a week of each other.
Keywords: Coronation , EuroVision , Vigilance , Counter Terrorism Policing , Awareness

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 products, including our award-winning ACT e-Learning, provide the public with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence.
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

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

The ProtectUK Analysts give an insight into terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks.
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis

Emergency Alert System on Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 3pm

The Government Emergency Alert system will be tested this weekend. This is a system test and no action will be required as a result to this particular alert.
Keywords: Emergency Planning , Government , Emergency Alert System , Emergency , ALERT , SYSTEM , ALERT SYSTEM , MORE INFORMATION