A tail of success as ICTS lead the way for blue collar explosives detection

… Home Office backed assurance in detection capability for Explosives Detection Dog (EDD) teams. … The accreditation … shores’. Jason Kirby is a highly trained and experienced Explosives Detection Dog handler. Kirby is extremely … substances that we are trained in. I would encourage all Explosive Detection Dog Handlers to take the opportunity to …
Keywords: Public Safety , National Canine and Accreditation Scheme , Explosives Detection Dog , Odour Identification , Enhancing security , Private Security Industry

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Appeal to trace man escaped from HMP Wandsworth

Police are issuing an urgent appeal to the public to help trace a 21-year-old man who has escaped from prison.

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Stay safe at home, at work, on the move and online

… media accounts for work-related purposes, and the same devices used for personal activities are often used for work …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Abroad , Security online , Security at home , Personal Security , Social media , Cyber , Cyber Security

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Harnessing the Abilities of Explosive Detection Dogs: Safeguarding Public Safety

… In an era of heightened security concerns, explosives detection dog (EDD) teams have emerged as an … scent abilities, play a crucial role in detecting explosives and preventing potential disasters. … The … senses enable them to identify even the smallest trace of explosives, surpassing most human capabilities.   Public and …
Keywords: Explosives Detection Dog , EDDs , Canine Sensory System , Public Safety , Improvised Explosive Device , Security measures , Canine-partnership , Enhancing security

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The National Barrier Asset at the UCI Cycling World Championships

The UCI Cycling World Championships will be hosted in Glasgow and across Scotland during the month of August, 2023.
Keywords: Glasgow , Scotland , Cycling , Event safety , UCI , Championships , Biking

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Explosives Detection Dogs (EDD) key in fight against terrorism

… attend this year’s North East Police (including Scotland) Explosives Detection Dog (EDD) Exercise. The exercise took … approved police dog instructors using threat-relevant explosives. During the course, candidates were expected to … trained in responding correctly to the discovery of an explosive. This video demonstrates Police EDD teams’ ability …
Keywords: Explosives Detection Dog , NPSA , National Canine and Accreditation Scheme

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New National Barrier Asset Framework

… Vehicle Borne terrorist attacks (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) or Vehicle as Weapon (VAW)) against the …
Keywords: National Barrier Asset , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

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Man jailed after witness reports bomb making manuals found on laptops

… found guilty on three counts of making or possessing an explosive substance under suspicious circumstances contrary … chemistry equipment, electronic circuitry and even an improvised explosive device, which was dismantled and not deemed functional.   …
Keywords: Vigilance , ACT , ACT Awareness

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The #BeSafeBeSound Campaign launches for the UK’s Music Industry

The 2023 festival season started with BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Creamfields this year, and as every year, we at Counter Terrorism Policing and ProtectUK, want live music fans to #BeSafeBeSound, as we collaborate with the UK’s music industry to deliver vital safety advice to the public.
Keywords: BeSafeBeSound , ACT Awareness , e-Learning , Counter Terrorism Policing , Vigilance , Stay safe

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Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

On Tuesday 2nd May, the Home Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.
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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