Businesses looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol employees on a Level 3, Ofqual-regulated qualification.
… for event staff to take. Head of NaCTSO, Adam Thomson said: “At the National Counter Terrorism Security Office we …
… law and will be prosecuted. Security Minister Dan Jarvis said: Working in private security is vital, but foreign … If they don’t, they seriously risk breaking the law and aiding states who seek nothing more than to harm this …
… the event of, an attack. Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from terrorism is enduring. In recent … national security.” Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, said: “Today is an important step forward to a safer country. … British Retail Consortium Assistant Director, Graham Wynn, said: “Given the number of retail premises, Martyn’s Law is …
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Watch this new animation from the Home Office to learn more about the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the official regulator responsible for overseeing and enforcing Martyn’s Law across the UK.
Businesses and organisations can now access a Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) endorsed register of protective security specialists, developed as part of new measures set out in response to the Manchester Arena terror attack.
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We are pleased to launch The Roadmap, a new tool from ProtectUK designed to support organisations in strengthening their counter terrorism security in a clear, structured, and practical way.
This guidance is for local councillors and local authority personnel. There are many roles across all areas of private industry and business that deliver on behalf of councils and where their representatives perform public-facing duties and interact with individuals from all backgrounds. This guidance is of use to all these personnel.
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.
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You will be aware of the tragic terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester on 2 October 2025. The thoughts of everyone in policing go out to the victims, the affected families and communities, particularly Jewish communities, at this difficult time.