The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) Testing and Exercising

… families. A third exercise took place in Belgium in May 2023. This time two different European projects worked …
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

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The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence. … We are … will be even more important as public participation and exposure to counter terrorism (CT) protective security will … CPNI) products. The research took place in between 2022 and 2023, and involved a mixed-methods approach. This gives a …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , publicly accessible locations , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting , ACT training products , ACT Awareness , First Aid , SCAN , Martyn's Law , Counter Terrorism , campaign

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Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

… Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local … East. … At the request of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO ), the outcome of this 12-month … assessed by Coventry University's Institute for Peace and Security (IPS) and in a report below. IPS is a research …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Support , National Counter Terrorism Security Office , Coventry University , Institute for Peace and Security , Protective Security , Preparedness , Secure societies , Resilient societies , Pilot program , NaCTSO update , North East Pilot , NE Pilot , Zones North East Pilot

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New National Barrier Asset Framework

… Barrier Asset (NBA) consists of various types of vehicle security barriers and protective security fencing to prevent/mitigate Vehicle Borne terrorist … – Insp Lewis Hastie 1400 hours on Thursday 29th June 2023 Please register your details with the CTPHQ at:   …
Keywords: National Barrier Asset , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

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National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM)

… The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) have released an updated Hostile … please visit the NPSA website here. … National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM) …
Keywords: NPSA , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Protective Security , Security , CLOSE , ProtectUK , VEHICLE MITIGATION , HOSTILE VEHICLE , PROTECTIVE SECURITY AUTHORITY , NATIONAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY

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Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… for, and ready to respond in the event of, an attack.   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from … legislation is proportionate while enhancing our national security.”  Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, said: … a designated senior officer who must regularly review the security of the venue. An inspection and enforcement regime …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

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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, … in celebration of the historic occasion. On Sunday, 7 May 2023, a special Coronation Concert was staged and broadcast … is a free online course that can help increase your security awareness.  It takes just 45 minutes to complete …
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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Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

You may have seen reports in the media this week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious content on his laptop. It’s a timely reminder of the important part business can play in stopping terrorist activity early.
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

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Security Checklist for Businesses

… checklist will help to ensure that the right protective security measures are in place. … Review your Security and Business Continuity Plans Identify your risks, … engage with customers and report any suspicious activity to security or police  Enhance your security presence where …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

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Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

… and organisations looking for CT-specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to consult a … agreement between NaCTSO and the NPSA-sponsored Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES). … The new voluntary register of Counter Terrorism Security Specialists (working title) is anticipated to open …
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness