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. … public participation and exposure to counter terrorism (CT) protective security will increase. To better understand how … the Research and Product Development Unit (R&PDU) in the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) have …
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

… Counter Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local … At the request of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO ), the … Coventry University as it develops its local approach to protective security and preparedness in collaboration with …
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

… of a storage, maintenance and deployment framework for the National Barrier Asset for an initial term of 36 months and … of a Storage, Maintenance and Deployment Framework for the National Barrier Asset (NBA) - Find a Tender … consists of various types of vehicle security barriers and protective security fencing to prevent/mitigate Vehicle …
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 … 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 … that this legislation is proportionate while enhancing our national security.”  Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, said: …
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

… especially on busy, crowded roads or street parties.  The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) installed various barges, fences and protective measures around London and Windsor to help keep … 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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The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

Understanding terrorist targeting is an essential part of our efforts to protect the public and prepare against the threats we face.

To further explore this area, NaCTSO commissioned Coventry University to investigate whether a prominent risk assessment framework, known by the acronym ‘EVIL DONE’, can be used to identify attractive and vulnerable targets within a UK context.
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

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Security Checklist for Businesses

… economy premises, such as the lead up to the New Year and national holidays. During this period we can see a … premises. This checklist will help to ensure that the right protective security measures are in place. … Review your Security and Business Continuity Plans Identify your risks, …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

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Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

… Businesses 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). … RSES because of their experience operating in the world of protective security.  As plans develop, further information …
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

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. … Scheme (CPS) Team will be hosting a panel event at The Security and Policing Event 2026 on 10 March 2026. At the … our two streams of work: the Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CT PSAP), formally …
Keywords: Security , Competent Persons Scheme , CPS , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Protective Security , Security Specialists , Security and Policing Conference