As part of its work to improve access to the most reliable and current counter terrorism protective security advice, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has been reviewing how people use ProtectUK.
The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has released a new video to highlight the guidance on designing public spaces with consideration to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation.
Keywords:
NPSA
, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
, Protective Security
, Security Threats
, Risk
, Public
, Public Realm
, Mitigation
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
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to intensify. From a UK policing perspective, we are seeing the impact of this conflict through a number of high profile protests in UK cities and a marked increase in hate crime reporting.
Keywords:
NaCTSO
, Crime Prevention
, Toolkit
, Security
, Legislation
, Counter Terrorism
, Run Hide Tell
, Suspicious activity
, CCTV
, Alarms
During the design process, focus is often on the composition of, and physical security measures associated with, the external facades, doors and windows of buildings. Of equal importance is adequate protection of building services and critical internal spaces.
As world events take place, the need for people to be alert is more important than ever. Counter Terrorism Policing needs your help to share its winter campaign messages.
The 2023 festival season started with BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Creamfields this year, and as every year, we at Counter Terrorism Policing and ProtectUK, want live music fans to #BeSafeBeSound, as we collaborate with the UK’s music industry to deliver vital safety advice to the public.
Keywords:
BeSafeBeSound
, ACT Awareness
, e-Learning
, Counter Terrorism Policing
, Vigilance
, Stay safe
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.
Police are issuing an urgent appeal to the public to help trace a 21-year-old man who has escaped from prison.