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Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April).

Public Safety Advice

There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting.

Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

You may have seen reports in the media this week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious content on his laptop. It’s a timely reminder of the important part business can play in stopping terrorist activity early.
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

Register now to join the November Lunch and Learn webinar

Looking for ways to improve your protective security and preparedness? Read on...

Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

Counter Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local Authorities and public bodies in the North East.
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

You’re invited to our September Lunch and Learn webinar

Register now to attend the next ProtectUK Lunch and Learn webinar on 15 September.

NPSA seeks barrier manufacturers and innovators for test programme

The NPSA is seeking manufacturers and innovators to be involved in a Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) test programme.
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , Vehicle as a Weapon , HOSTILE VEHICLE , National Barrier Asset , vehicle security barriers , NPSA

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.

Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

Businesses and organisations looking for CT-specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to consult a register of qualified specialists thanks to an agreement between NaCTSO and the NPSA-sponsored Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES).
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… are suspicious of something that could identify a terrorist threat anywhere in the UK, you can report it by calling the …