Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April). … The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require … take further steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism – such as having CCTV, bag search policies or … introduce Martyn’s Law and better protect the public from terrorism.  “Figen’s courage and determination in the face …

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Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

… only after taking on work. They should report to Counter Terrorism Policing in confidence on their Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789321 or report it online . The …

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Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… on the ProtectUK website. This includes the popular Action Cards which can be viewed or downloaded to your … by signing up to ProtectUK .  You can also follow Counter Terrorism Policing on X @TerrorismPolice , Facebook @CounterTerrorismPoliceUK , …

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Keeping everyone safe at events

There’s a wealth of advice available to event organisers and security staff to ensure that everyone can enjoy themselves.

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Public Safety Advice

… violent crime, disorder and criminal damage, rather than terrorism offences, the following advice is potentially … mitigations are applicable to disorder. National Counter Terrorism Security Office advice about physical security … and security culture NaCTSO NPT toolkit National Counter Terrorism Security Office guide to personal security  The …

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Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

… the government’s commitment to tackle Extreme Right-Wing terrorism and online radicalisation in all forms. It also … time it has been used in this way. Whilst Islamist-inspired terrorism continues to represent the greatest terrorist … threat to UK interests, the threat from Extreme-Right Wing Terrorism is growing and evolving, particularly through the …

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4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

… safer whilst onsite 3 . Polling conducted by Counter Terrorism Policing found that exposure to security campaign … 4 .     3. Take advantage of free security campaigns  Actionable security campaigns and materials can be used to … awareness within the public by promoting suitable response actions, potentially lessening impact of an attack in the …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

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Conflict in the Middle East – What does it mean for UK business?

… Europe and other western countries.  He added that the UK terrorism threat level is kept under regular independent review by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) , and that the events we … unfold will be factored into these considerations.  The UK terrorism threat level remains at SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an …
Keywords: Business , Counter Terrorism Policing , ACT Awareness , NPSA , JTAC

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Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… internal professional development the National Counter Terrorism Security Office introduced the Protective Security … and people safe here   Complete our award-winning Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) e-Learning and encourage other …
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

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Stay safe at home, at work, on the move and online

… of places less familiar to you.  The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) advises travellers to … of 999 in an event of an emergency.   The threat from terrorism can affect anyone, anywhere, and learning to …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Abroad , Security online , Security at home , Personal Security , Social media , Cyber , Cyber Security

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