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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.
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

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.

What is ProtectUK?

You have the power to protect, and the shared responsibility to prepare. Become part of a community working together to protect the nation, preparing for resilience in the face of future obstacles.
Keywords: News , Protective Security , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personal Security , Threat

Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) Team at The Security and Policing Event 2026

Send us your questions that you want asked at The Security and Policing Event.
Keywords: Security , Competent Persons Scheme , CPS , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Protective Security , Security Specialists , Security and Policing Conference

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

Personal security and safety is extremely important, whether you’re at home, at work, on the move or online. The Blue Book, our guide to personal security, provides advice on how to stay safe.
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Abroad , Security online , Security at home , Personal Security , Social media , Cyber , Cyber Security , Online safety , Security at work

Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

The Home Office has now published the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 section 27 statutory guidance.
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

CTP-endorsed Security Specialists Register now live

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.
Keywords: CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Counter Terrorism Policing , Register , Protective Security , Manchester Arena , Jon Savell , RSES

Businesses Invited to Learn About Crime Prevention Toolkit in Free Online Session

Please note that this session was a repeat of a previous event and has now reached full capacity.

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).

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.