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Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… To ensure our response and coordination across policing and with our … working within the counter terrorism policing network in response to learning following the events of the Fishmongers … different capabilities available to manage the initial response and protective security implications following a …
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

… that it can provoke positive emotional and behavioural responses and deter potential hostiles.  … Your business … so, could prevent hostile reconnaissance and terrorist incidents. Here are 4 quick and simple ways to reassure your … to build visitors’ knowledge of the correct response to an incident in or around your site. Exposure to Run Hide Tell …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… they need to understand and respond to security threats and incidents with confidence. … We are always looking for ways …
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

Security Checklist for Businesses

… and Public Spaces Guidance ,  Emergencies: preparation, response and recovery … Security Checklist for Businesses …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff

The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) Testing and Exercising

… develop guidance and doctrine around operational response. The first exercise was in Dortmund, Germany by the … app is designed to notify members of the public of a live incident and to keep people away from the scene. It also provides timely updates for those involved in the incident. This was the final exercise before the eNOTICE …
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… Contact your local police force regarding a crime or incident. If you are in need of urgent police assistance or …

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).

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… and other emergency services in the UK frequently deal with incidents involving CBRN-related materials, mostly chemical. … making of explosives.   Although the vast majority of these incidents are not related to terrorism, they demand an equally robust response because of the health risks posed to the public. …
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

Conflict in the Middle East – What does it mean for UK business?

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued to intensify. From a UK policing perspective, we are seeing the impact of this conflict through a number of high profile protests in UK cities and a marked increase in hate crime reporting.
Keywords: Business , Counter Terrorism Policing , ACT Awareness , NPSA , JTAC

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

On Tuesday 2nd May, the Home Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group