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What is ProtectUK?

… community working together to protect the nation, preparing for resilience in the face of future obstacles. … Information, guidance and advice … ProtectUK provides vital information, official guidance and leading advice on … Online e-Learning ProtectUK hosts the award winning Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Awareness e-Learning. The …
Keywords: News , Protective Security , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personal Security , Threat

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

… festivals, sporting events, bank holidays and Pride.     Unfortunately, we know that these events and venues could be attractive targets for terrorist activity.  That’s why Counter Terrorism Policing is …
Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

… criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it. … those who consume its content to engage in terrorist activity. The UK is the first country to proscribe this … Right-Wing terrorism and online radicalisation in all forms. It also showcases the ability of the proscription …

Guide Shelter Report: New NaCTSO guidance and supporting campaign launch

… by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), offering security advice for businesses, site owners, and staff to follow in the … calling 999 These principles can be applied broadly, being factored into plans as they are developed as well as working …
Keywords: GSR , GSR guidance , GSR principles , Security , Business , Small business , Staff , Guide Shelter Report

Get summer ready: Support the Summer campaign and help keep the public safe

… including festivals, sporting events, pride and more. Unfortunately, large gatherings could be attractive targets. The campaign works closely with event … The toolkit has been refreshed this summer making it easier for you to navigate, it includes a wide range of campaign …
Keywords: Summer , Summer Campaign , Digital , Digital assets , Toolkit , Social media , Poster , Communications , Security minded communications , campaign , Campaign materials , Summer Vigilance , Vigilance , Vigilance campaign , Counter Terrorism Policing

New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

… Developed by NaCTSO and SFJ Awards, and funded by the Home Office, the new … related risks. The course supports sectors responsible for public safety and operational resilience by offering practical skills in protective security and preparedness. It …

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… draft law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee, ahead of formal introduction. In December 2022, the government … depending on the capacity of the premises or event and the activity taking place, to prevent unnecessary burden to …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Purple Guide for the Events industry

… Security Office has worked closely with The Events Industry Forum on the Purple Guide, offering considerations and … Information for event staff …   This chapter within the purple guide helps practitioners to get a further understanding of counter … the threat levels, threat types and considerations for event staff to take.  Head of NaCTSO, Adam Thomson …
Keywords: The Purple Guide , Security , Advice , Threat , Risk

National Risk Register 2023 is published

… attacks, and preparing to better respond, reducing the impact.  The NRR contains 89 threats that have been identified as having the potential to significantly impact the UK's safety, security, or critical systems at a … scenarios, assumptions, and response capabilities necessary for effectively planning to protect against and prepare for …
Keywords: Risk , National Risk Register , Cabinet Office , Government , Risk Register , National Threat Level , Threat , NRR

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… terrorist targeting is an essential part of our efforts to protect the public and prepare against the threats …  ‘EVIL DONE’ framework To further explore this area, NaCTSO commissioned Coventry University to investigate … the Terrorists, which presented a systematic approach for reducing opportunities for terrorism. Using established …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting