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Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

… collective has now been proscribed as a terrorist organisation, making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, … network of neo-fascist terrorists who produce and disseminate violent propaganda to encourage those who consume its … online content for UK users, which will be now illegal.   Home Secretary James Cleverly said:  “The Terrorgram …

Councillors’ Guide to handling harassment, abuse and intimidation

… 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 … Local Government Association guidance … practical advice for councillors to enhance their personal security and to minimise the risk of physical abuse. The …
Keywords: Councillor , Personal Security , Protective Security , Security measures , Venues and Public Spaces , Local Authorities , ACT for Local Authorities , Member of Parliament

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… King Charles III's coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the …   Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort arrived at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, … is a free online course that can help increase your security awareness.  It takes just 45 minutes to complete …
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… To ensure our response 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 and refining our skills. … 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

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? … simple ways to reassure your customers through protective security communications.    1. Clearly communicate your …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

Keeping everyone safe at events

… There’s a wealth of advice available to event organisers and security staff to ensure that everyone can enjoy themselves. … website act.campaign.gov.uk If you are a steward or helper at an event, remind yourself with these short videos of a … Making your site and event safe - guidance for leaders and security managers Recognising Terrorist Threats Run Hide …

Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

… Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local … At the request of the National Counter Terrorism Security … Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot …
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

Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

… looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol employees on a Level 3, Ofqual-regulated qualification. … design and develop suitable counter terrorism protective security and preparedness plans and mitigations. The …
Keywords: Competent Person in the Workplace , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Competent Person Scheme , CPIW

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 … to continually develop guidance and doctrine around operational response. Germany The first exercise was in … train containing chemicals, resulting in the contamination of 50 people. The objectives of the exercise were to …
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

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. … Law, this will be even more important as 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