Following the election and the recent King’s Speech, you will have likely heard that the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law, is being prioritised by the new Government.
Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce the opportunity for placing suspicious items or bags and helping to deal with false alarms and hoaxes.
There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting.
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.
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.
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.
A suite of documents intending to guide managers in the selection, procurement and management of appropriate body armour for their civilian security staff.
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
The PSHE Association, in collaboration with the Department for Education and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), has released new and improved ACT for Youth lesson plans to help young people protect themselves and keep safe in the event of a knife or gun attack.
We look back at the 40th Anniversary of the Security and Policing Event, and the showcasing of the ProtectUK platform.
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
Dr Paul Dresser
Professor Mike Rowe
Dr Jamie Harding
Keywords:
Counter Terrorism Policing
, Consequences
, Unintended Consequences
, Research
, Awareness