National Risk Register 2023 is published

… of threats, including terrorism. Alongside the guidance and tools available on ProtectUK it can assist in planning to protect venues and public spaces against terrorist attacks, and preparing … the potential to significantly impact the UK's safety, security, or critical systems at a national level. These …
Keywords: Risk , National Risk Register , Cabinet Office , Government , Risk Register , National Threat Level , Threat , NRR

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The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… Our awareness products and campaigns are an essential part of keeping the UK safe … provide the public with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence. … ProtectUK products and campaigns … and exposure to counter terrorism (CT) protective security will increase. To better understand how our …
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 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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National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM)

… The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) have released an updated Hostile … Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) video. HVM helps protect you and your site. … 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

… law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other organisations will have to meet to ensure public … for, and ready to respond in the event of, an attack.   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from …
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

…   Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort arrived at Westminster Abbey in … historic event was attended by Senior Royals, MPs, VIPs and other persons of note. Across the Coronation Weekend, … 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. … the acronym ‘EVIL DONE’, can be used to identify attractive and vulnerable targets within a UK context. Targets and … research, and driven by a commitment to Evidence-Based Policing, the Research and Product Development Unit (R&PDU) …
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

… of increased visitor footfall in premises within the retail and night time economy. … During busy periods such as the lead up to the New Year and national holidays we can see a significant increase in … checklist will help to ensure that the right protective security measures are in place. Review your Security and …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff , Night time economy

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Purple Guide for the Events industry

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office has worked closely with The Events Industry Forum on the Purple Guide, offering considerations and advice that event staff can take to counter terrorism. … Adam Thomson said:  “At the National Counter Terrorism Security Office we are focused on keeping people safe …
Keywords: The Purple Guide , Security , Advice , Threat , Risk

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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 where their representatives perform public-facing duties … practical advice for councillors to enhance their personal security and to minimise the risk of physical abuse. The …
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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