Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely.
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… also maintained a strong presence at industry events and conferences to ensure stakeholders are supported in their … by continued engagement at major industry events and conferences. Earlier this year, I was pleased to speak … Figen Murray and the SIA at the Security and Policing 2026 conference, continuing those important conversations face to …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

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NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… attendance once again at this year’s Security & Policing Conference, taking place from 10-12 March at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. … NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026 …
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

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Event preview: International Security Expo 2025

… September: 1405-1435 - International Security & Resilience Conference  Lewis Hastie, NaCTSO National Vehicle Threat …

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Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

Leaders from across the cinema sector gathered on 3 July 2025 for a high-profile industry event aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of terrorism preparedness for cinema businesses.
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security

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Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

Security professionals are urged to remain vigilant and question who their clients are to ensure they are not carrying out damaging activity against the UK.

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Use communications to keep your events safe this summer

Counter Terrorism Policing’s Summer campaign aims to encourage businesses and the public to trust their instincts and report anything that doesn’t feel right. We want to reassure the public of their safety and give them the confidence to share their concerns with security, which helps to keep everyone safe.
Keywords: Vigilance , Summer Vigilance , Summer Campaign , Enhanced Protective Security , Deter Threats , Targeted Messaging , Proactive Engagement , Foster Safety , Resilience , Secure Environments , Summer events

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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 from terrorism. Our Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) suite of products, including our award-winning ACT e-Learning, provide the public with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence.
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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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 register of qualified specialists thanks to an agreement between NaCTSO and the NPSA-sponsored Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES).
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness