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  • New Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act video animations

    New animations added to Martyn's Law resources
    To support organisations in understanding the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, two new…
  • SFJ Awards webinar

    Beyond Martyn’s Law: what the CTPSaP Level 3 Award can offer
    A webinar showcasing the SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP) is…
  • Martyn's Law Frequently Asked Questions

    Martyn's Law: Frequently asked questions
    Do you have questions about what Martyn's Law means for your premises or event?
  • Animation, the role of the Martyn's Law regulator

    New Martyn's Law animation
    Watch this new animation from the Home Office to learn more about the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the official…
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    Introducing The Roadmap: Support for your security journey
    We are pleased to launch The Roadmap, a new tool from ProtectUK designed to support organisations in strengthening…
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Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have seen in the UK and across Europe attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. Understanding the threat faced and the ways it can be mitigated can help keep everyone safer. Everyone can play a role in this effort by taking steps to help boost their protective security, whether at work, at…

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Everyone should be aware of security and the need to protect themselves from both crime and terrorism.

Though the likelihood of your premises being caught up in a terrorist attack is unlikely, attacks are possible anywhere across the United Kingdom, with many businesses directly or indirectly affected. As a business and potential employer,…

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ACT Security

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Security e-Learning is specialised training designed for frontline security operatives. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to:

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  • Respond effectively to terrorist incidents and attacks while on duty

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ACT for Education

The Actions Counters Terrorism (ACT) for Education e-learning is a bespoke training package designed for all staff working in education settings. It helps learners to:

  • Identify security vulnerabilities
  • Recognise suspicious activity
  • Respond effectively during an incident

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Continue your journey learning about the best practices to help counter terrorism and increase your security awareness. Unsure where to begin? Start with our award winning ACT e-Learning or click below to see all other modules.

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