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NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has … Security & Policing is the UK Government’s flagship security event, hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC) … advice to individuals and delivery of The Blue Book: A Guide to Personal Security | ProtectUK .  Spotlight …
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… targeting is an essential part of our efforts to protect the public and prepare against the threats we face. …  ‘EVIL DONE’ framework To further explore this area, NaCTSO commissioned Coventry … has resulted in calls to revise the framework’s scope. Guided by this prior research, and driven by a commitment to …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) Testing and Exercising

… The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre … The National CBRN Centre, as part of UK Counter Terrorism … consortium partners in two European commissioned projects - These are known as eNotice and ProActive. The projects seek to host joint activities to test the …
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

Download the new Martyn's Law Myth Buster

… The Home Office is pleased to share additional material about the Act including a one page leaflet and a myth buster. … The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent in April. The Act is more commonly known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ after … You can also download these documents from the Martyn's Law section on ProtectUK.  …

Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… 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 … As part of our ongoing internal professional development the National Counter Terrorism Security Office introduced the Protective Security Coordinator Course. This …
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require … prepared and have plans in place to keep people safe in the event of an attack.  Larger premises and events where … or more people will be present will be required to take further steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of …

Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

… Following a recent Parliament order, the Terrorgram collective has now been proscribed as a … organisation, making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it. … The Terrorgram collective is an online network of … who consume its content to engage in terrorist activity. The UK is the first country to proscribe this organisation, …

Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

… The launch was announced at the International Security Expo by Jon Savell, Deputy … Senior National Coordinator for Protect and Prepare. Run by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), ACT …
Keywords: ACT for Local Authorities

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 will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, … The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

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

… 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. … As we approach the warmer months, millions of people across the UK will be gathering to enjoy major events including …
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