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Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

Counter Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local Authorities and public bodies in the North East.
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Support , National Counter Terrorism Security Office , Coventry University , Institute for Peace and Security , Protective Security , Preparedness , Secure societies , Resilient societies , Pilot program , NaCTSO update , North East Pilot , NE Pilot , Zones North East Pilot

Event preview: International Security Expo 2025

… Terror & Security Summit  Chris Simpson, NaCTSO Head of Engagement Updates from the National Counter Terrorism …

Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

The Home Office has now published the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 section 27 statutory guidance.
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

A new Ofqual regulated qualification, the SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has officially launched.

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.

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

Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

Businesses looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol employees on a Level 3, Ofqual-regulated qualification.

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

4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

Communicating protective security measures can act as a free and highly effective layer of security, but will it scare or reassure your customers? Evidence suggests that it can provoke positive emotional and behavioural responses and deter potential hostiles. 
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

As part of its work to improve access to the most reliable and current counter terrorism protective security advice, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has been reviewing how people use ProtectUK.