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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 …

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

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 …

Use communications to keep your events safe this summer

… and give them the confidence to share their concerns with security, which helps to keep everyone safe. … Security-Minded Communications … League World Cup 2021 and the Commonwealth Games to enhance Security-Minded Communications at these events and enhance safety measures.  Enhancing protective security Through targeted messaging based on …
Keywords: Vigilance , Summer Vigilance , Summer Campaign , Enhanced Protective Security , Deter Threats , Targeted Messaging , Proactive Engagement , Foster Safety , Resilience , Secure Environments , Summer events

Download the new Martyn's Law Myth Buster

… providers; and encourages organisations to put effective protective security in place.  …

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

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

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

Stay safe at home, at work, on the move and online

… home, at work, on the move or online, our guide to personal security provides advice on how to stay safe. … Personal Security at home and at work … each person to take responsibility for their own personal security.  While we can't predict or control everything that …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Abroad , Security online , Security at home , Personal Security , Social media , Cyber , Cyber Security