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

Northumbria University have explored the impact of NaCTSO’s public offerings, including any unintended consequences. With collaboration from:

Dr Paul Dresser
Professor Mike Rowe
Dr Jamie Harding


Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

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 that the work NaCTSO undertakes is effective, collaborative and responsive to the problems we face.
Keywords: PALs Guidance , Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

Terrorist Cyber Threat

Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , PALs , Cyber attacks

Directed and enabled attacks

What is a directed or enabled terrorist attack?

A directed terrorist attack is one that has been carried out by terrorists trained, funded, and logistically supported by terrorist groups, predominantly those based overseas.

An enabled terrorist attack is one carried out by terrorists who have received some support…
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , Emergency Planning

Terrorist use of Firearms

The threat of a terrorist attack by firearm in the UK is not likely, but it is important to understand how the threat of firearms may impact you or your business.
Keywords: Firearms , Threat analysis , Attack Methodology , PALs , Threat