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Watch: new Martyn’s Law explainer video

… of Premises) Act is not yet in force but aims to improve protective security in the UK, requiring organisations to take steps to …

New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

… qualification, the SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has officially launched. … and operational resilience by offering practical skills in protective security and preparedness. It is also the only qualification …

What makes good counter terrorism advice and guidance?

… Our External Research Unit at the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has recently commissioned the Protective Security Lab at Coventry University to undertake the research on what constitutes effective protective security and preparedness guidance for …

New National Barrier Asset Framework

… Barrier Asset (NBA) consists of various types of vehicle security barriers and protective security fencing to prevent/mitigate Vehicle Borne terrorist …
Keywords: National Barrier Asset , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

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 … organisations design and develop suitable counter terrorism protective security and preparedness plans and mitigations. The …

Public Safety Advice

… are applicable to disorder. National Counter Terrorism Security Office advice about physical security measures and … REMOVE: Guidance on hazardous substance exposure National Protective Security Authority guidance about mitigating ‘Fire As a Weapon’ Fire As a Weapon National Protective Security Authority guidance about implementing a …

Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

… to follow, without requiring specialist expertise or prior security knowledge to understand requirements. Practical … commences, the guidance includes information about good security practice that people may wish to consider. During … across sectors in scope of the Act, alongside expert protective security partners. We would like to thank all of …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… 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 … smartphone or tablet. However, for the most comprehensive protective security advice and guidance, the ProtectUK …

The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence. … public participation and exposure to counter terrorism (CT) protective security will increase. To better understand how our …
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

Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… professional development the National Counter Terrorism Security Office introduced the Protective Security Coordinator Course. This accreditation … capabilities available to manage the initial response and protective security implications following a terror attack. …
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation