Road Transport Security Standards launched

… which pose an increasing threat to the transport sector.  Supporting the transport sector The Road Transport Security Standards (RTSS) is designed to support the commercial freight, bus and coach sector to … are developing their security culture against the threat of terrorism and organised crime groups.  The RTSS, together …

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Counter Terrorism Policing launches campaign to keep the public safe this summer

… be attractive targets for terrorist activity.  That’s why Counter Terrorism Policing is collaborating with event organisers … the live music industry. It has been running since 2019 and supported by major live music events and festivals including … Counter Terrorism Policing launches campaign to keep the …
Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

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What makes good counter terrorism advice and guidance?

… Our External Research Unit at the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has recently commissioned … What makes good counter terrorism advice and guidance? …

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Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

… designed to help organisations design and develop suitable counter terrorism protective security and preparedness plans and …

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Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… 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 … But this would not have happened without the tireless support of my co-campaigners Nick Aldworth, Brendan , Nathan …

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HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

… NaCTSO and the NPSA have released guidance to support local authorities, event organisers, and similar … The guidance, written by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, National Protective Security …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , HOSTILE VEHICLE , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Policing , Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , NaCTSO

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Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

… security professionals is published by the Home Office to support professionals within the security industry when they … realise only after taking on work. They should report to Counter Terrorism Policing in confidence on their Anti-Terrorism …

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Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… for free by signing up to ProtectUK .  You can also follow Counter Terrorism Policing on X @TerrorismPolice , Facebook @CounterTerrorismPoliceUK , Instagram @TerrorismPolice , and … anywhere in the UK, you can report it by calling the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321. …

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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 … that the mitigations are applicable to disorder. National Counter Terrorism Security Office advice about physical … measures and security culture NaCTSO NPT toolkit National Counter Terrorism Security Office guide to personal …

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