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Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

To ensure our response and coordination across policing and with our partners is the best it can be in the event of a terror attack, we are continually learning and refining our skills.
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

Public Safety Advice

There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting.

NaCTSO to attend the British Tourism & Travel Show

NaCTSO’s Business Engagement Unit (BEU) will take part in the British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, on Thursday 19 March 2026.

Watch: new Martyn’s Law explainer video

The Home Office has released a short video designed to educate viewers on the scope and requirements of the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as Martyn’s Law.

Important Notice: Email Delivery Issues

We are currently experiencing a technical issue affecting our email communication system, which has resulted in some messages not being delivered as expected.

Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now

The chart-topping podcast series from Counter Terrorism Policing is back for a second series.
Keywords: podcast

Guide Shelter Report: New NaCTSO guidance and supporting campaign launch

Guide Shelter Report, comprising brand new business-focused security guidance and promotional campaign, is launched.
Keywords: GSR , GSR guidance , GSR principles , Security , Business , Small business , Staff , Guide Shelter Report

Councillors’ Guide to handling harassment, abuse and intimidation

Whilst this guidance relates to local councillors and local authority personnel, we have found that 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 and interact with individuals from all backgrounds.
Keywords: Councillor , Personal Security , Protective Security , Security measures , Venues and Public Spaces , Local Authorities , ACT for Local Authorities

Meet NaCTSO at The Security Event, Birmingham

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) will be among more than 450 exhibitors at The Security Event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 28–30 April.
Keywords: Competent Person Scheme , The Security Event , Protective Security , SFJ Awards , Qualification , Ofqual , Exhibition

Get summer ready: Support the Summer campaign and help keep the public safe

Counter Terrorism Policing is bringing back its long-running Summer campaign to encourage the public to stay alert, trust their instincts and report anything that doesn’t feel right.
Keywords: Summer , Summer Campaign , Digital , Digital assets , Toolkit , Social media , Poster , Communications , Security minded communications , campaign , Campaign materials , Summer Vigilance , Vigilance , Vigilance campaign , Counter Terrorism Policing