Watch: new Martyn’s Law explainer video

… The Home Office has released a short video designed to educate viewers on the scope and requirements of the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as … This easy-to-follow animation is intended to help those responsible for premises and events understand the conditions of the Act and what it will involve should …

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Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

… Businesses looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol employees on a Level 3, … Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW) … This qualification has the working title of the Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW). The new, voluntary …
Keywords: Competent Person in the Workplace , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Competent Person Scheme , CPIW

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Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April). … Act 2025 will require public premises where 200 or more individuals may be present, to be better prepared and have … attack in May 2017. It delivers on the Prime Minister’s personal promise to Martyn’s mother, Figen Murray, who has …

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Public Safety Advice

… There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting. … toolkit National Counter Terrorism Security Office guide to personal security  The Blue Book: A Guide to Personal …

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Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… To ensure our response and coordination across policing and with our partners is the best it can be in the event of a terror attack, we are … As part of our ongoing internal professional development the National Counter Terrorism Security Office introduced … Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack …
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

… Personal security and safety is extremely important, whether you’re at home, at work, on the move or online. The Blue Book, our guide to personal security, provides … Personal security at home and away … to extremists who want to harm us. It's important for each person to take responsibility for their own personal …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Abroad , Security online , Security at home , Personal Security , Social media , Cyber , Cyber Security , Online safety , Security at work

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National Risk Register 2023 is published

… The Cabinet Office published the latest version of the National Risk Register 2023 (NRR). … The National Risk Register 2023 (NRR) covers a number of threats, including terrorism. Alongside the guidance and tools available on …
Keywords: Risk , National Risk Register , Cabinet Office , Government , Risk Register , National Threat Level , Threat , NRR

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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… King Charles III's coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King was crowned alongside Camilla, the … event was attended by Senior Royals, MPs, VIPs and other persons of note. Across the Coronation Weekend, there were …
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

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Councillors’ Guide to handling harassment, abuse and intimidation

… This guidance is for local councillors and local authority personnel. There are many roles across all areas of private industry and business that deliver on behalf of councils and … provides practical advice for councillors to enhance their personal security and to minimise the risk of physical …
Keywords: Councillor , Personal Security , Protective Security , Security measures , Venues and Public Spaces , Local Authorities , ACT for Local Authorities , Member of Parliament

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Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) Team at The Security and Policing Event 2026

… Send us your questions that you want asked at The Security and Policing Event. … Send us the questions you want to ask … Counter Terrorism Policing's Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) Team will be hosting a panel event at … Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) Team at The Security and …
Keywords: Security , Competent Persons Scheme , CPS , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Protective Security , Security Specialists , Security and Policing Conference