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Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

… Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local … At the request of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO ), the outcome of this 12-month … assessed by Coventry University's Institute for Peace and Security (IPS) and in a report below. IPS is a research …
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

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? … simple ways to reassure your customers through protective security communications.    1. Clearly communicate your …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

NPSA seeks barrier manufacturers and innovators for test programme

… manufacturers and innovators to be involved in a Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) test programme. … The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) is exploring and encouraging … published a blog article explaining how manufacturers of security products can get involved.  Manufacturers are …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , Vehicle as a Weapon , HOSTILE VEHICLE , National Barrier Asset , vehicle security barriers , NPSA

Keeping everyone safe at events

… There’s a wealth of advice available to event organisers and security staff to ensure that everyone can enjoy themselves. … Making your site and event safe - guidance for leaders and security managers Recognising Terrorist Threats Run Hide … Detection Dogs – What dogs to choose Physical and personnel security for major events Guidance on Insider risk – what it …

Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

… looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol … design and develop suitable counter terrorism protective security and preparedness plans and mitigations. The …

Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… the most reliable and current counter terrorism protective security advice, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has been reviewing how people use … or tablet. However, for the most comprehensive protective security advice and guidance, the ProtectUK website offers …

New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

… the SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has officially launched. … resilience by offering practical skills in protective security and preparedness. It is also the only qualification … was officially unveiled at the UK Government’s Security and Policing event, and training is already …

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. … and exposure to counter terrorism (CT) protective security will increase. To better understand how our … Development Unit (R&PDU) in the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) have been dedicated to the …
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

Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

… The event was hosted by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office’s (NaCTSO) Business Engagement Unit in … cinemas could be attractive targets for terrorism and other security threats, and shared real-world examples of how security incidents can lead to devastating losses not only …
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security

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 businesses. As part …