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What is ProtectUK?

… businesses, government and policing to find information supporting the shared mission of bringing safety and … security to the nation. ProtectUK has been developed by the Counter Terrorism Alliance, a collaboration of three leading …
Keywords: News , Protective Security , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personal Security , Threat

Guide Shelter Report: New NaCTSO guidance and supporting campaign launch

… Shelter Report guidance has been developed by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), offering security advice … staff to follow in the event of a terrorist attack. This is supported by a paid campaign from Counter Terrorism … Guide Shelter Report: New NaCTSO guidance and supporting campaign launch …
Keywords: GSR , GSR guidance , GSR principles , Security , Business , Small business , Staff , Guide Shelter Report

Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… our ongoing internal professional development the National Counter Terrorism Security Office introduced the Protective Security … attack in 2019.  Over five days lead decision makers, supporting officers, coordinating staff and engagement …
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas. To encourage vigilance throughout … of a bomb threat on ProtectUK. Communities can help defeat terrorism by reporting any suspicious behaviour or activity. … it. For more information on how to report, go to Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity.  For …
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

Purple Guide for the Events industry

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office has worked closely with The Events … considerations and advice that event staff can take to counter terrorism. … guide helps practitioners to get a further understanding of counter terrorism, and includes topics such as understanding …
Keywords: The Purple Guide , Security , Advice , Threat , Risk

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 … The following statement was provided yesterday by Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

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 … The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the … whilst also being effective. Dedicated guidance and support will be provided to ensure those in scope can meet …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… campaigns are an essential part of keeping the UK safe from terrorism. Our Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) suite of products, including our … even more important as public participation and exposure to counter terrorism (CT) protective security will increase. To …
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

Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

… security professionals is published by the Home Office to support professionals within the security industry when they … realise only after taking on work. They should report to Counter Terrorism Policing in confidence on their Anti-Terrorism …
Keywords: Vigilance , Foreign actors , Security Professional , State actors

Road Transport Security Standards launched

… which pose an increasing threat to the transport sector.  Supporting the transport sector The Road Transport Security Standards (RTSS) is designed to support the commercial freight, bus and coach sector to … are developing their security culture against the threat of terrorism and organised crime groups.  The RTSS, together …