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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 …
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as … 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 800 or … this Act delivers a manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public events and venues. Read the Martyn’s Law …

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 … for, and ready to respond in the event of, an attack.   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

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? … communicate your reporting procedures  Research focused on the rail environment has indicated that members of the …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

Counter Terrorism Policing launches campaign to keep the public safe this summer

… This summer will see millions of people across the UK enjoying themselves at major events such as music festivals, sporting events, bank … way of using communications as an extra layer of protective security at no extra cost.    The toolkit includes free … Counter Terrorism Policing launches campaign to keep the public safe this summer …
Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

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. … Developed by NaCTSO and SFJ Awards, and funded by the Home Office, the new qualification is designed to help … resilience by offering practical skills in protective security and preparedness. It is also the only qualification …

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 … of the public in a contaminated area following a CBRN event, be it accidental or malicious.  It involved 80 …
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

NaCTSO INSIGHTS: Bringing the Crime Prevention Toolkit to Life

… Bringing the Crime Prevention Toolkit to Life … NaCTSO INSIGHTS: Bringing the Crime Prevention Toolkit to Life … NaCTSO is launching the next session in its NaCTSO INSIGHTS webinar series, … help organisations better understand and manage everyday security risks in a practical and accessible way. The Crime …
Keywords: Toolkit , webinar

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… An update from Shaun Hipgrave, Director of National Security Protect and Prepare, Homeland Security Group, Home … marks one year since Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent. As the Director of National Security Protect and Prepare in the … regulator and supporting those responsible for premises and events to understand what the Act means for them and how to …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… products and campaigns are an essential part of keeping the UK safe from terrorism. Our Action Counters Terrorism … including our award-winning ACT e-Learning, provide the public with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence. …
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