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The Threat from Islamist Terrorism

… Islamist Terrorism can be described as terrorist violence motivated by a political ideology. In … Islamist Terrorism can be described as terrorist violence motivated by a political ideology seeking the imposition of Sharia Law and the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate. While …
Keywords: Terrorism , Threat analysis , Risk , Threat , Islamist Terrorism , insights , Intelligence assessments , Daesh , Islamism

Threat from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism

… CBRN terrorism is the term used to describe the terrorist use (or threatened use) of Chemical, Biological, … CBRN terrorism is the term used to describe the terrorist use (or threatened use) of Chemical, Biological, … to cause harm. This encompasses a wide range of agents and materials including corrosive substances, poisons, …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat analysis , Threat , Attack Methodology , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Counter Terrorism

Complex attacks

… Whilst the likelihood of a terrorist attack is relatively low, it is important to understand the varying levels of complexity that an attack can … What is a Complex Terrorist Attack? … attacks include the use of well-prepared, well-trained and well-armed attackers, adopting military-style tactics, …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat , Threat analysis , Self-Initiated Terrorists , VAPS , Complex , MTA , Marauding Attack , IEDs , Venues and Public Spaces

Relevance of ‘EVIL DONE’ to the current UK threat landscape

… The Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University have provided … on the relevance of ‘EVIL DONE’ to the current UK threat landscape. With collaboration from: Professor Rachel … Monaghan, Dr Bianca Slocombe, Professor David McIlhatton and Professor John Cuddihy. …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective Security , publicly accessible locations , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

Directed and enabled attacks

… The terrorist threat to the UK has evolved over the last decade. … came from complex, multi-operative plots that were planned and sanctioned overseas, and targeted strategic or symbolic targets. Most attack … but the final methodology and targeting decisions will be left to the operative. Returning foreign-terrorist fighters …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , Emergency Planning , Directed , Enabled

Threat from Drones in the UK

… are available in the UK. The vast majority of users possess and operate drones for perfectly lawful reasons. During 2023 … which civilian drones can be adapted for military purposes and used to mount successful attacks. It is likely that terrorists will seek to learn from these developments.   …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon , Hostile Reconnaissance , Drone , public spaces , Venues and Public Spaces

NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

… (EBP) means the best available evidence is used to inform and challenge policing policies, practices and decisions. As the terrorist threat evolves, this important approach ensures … policing approach to ensure that our policies, practices and decisions are guided by evidence of what works best.  …
Keywords: Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

… collaboration from: Dr Paul Dresser, Professor Mike Rowe and Dr Jamie Harding. … be read as NPSA. In the UK, public-facing products and counter-terrorism vigilance campaigns (VC hereafter) … across data sets, though there are public-facing engagement issues to be particularly mindful of. By far the most common …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness