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Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

… and organisations looking for CT-specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to consult a … agreement between NaCTSO and the NPSA-sponsored Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES). … The new voluntary register of Counter Terrorism Security Specialists (working title) is …
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

… On 30 September 2025 Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) launched ACT for Local Authorities. … The launch was announced at the International Security Expo by Jon Savell, Deputy Assistant … Coordinator for Protect and Prepare. Run by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), ACT for Local …
Keywords: ACT for Local Authorities

What makes good counter terrorism advice and guidance?

… Our External Research Unit at the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has recently commissioned … What makes good counter terrorism advice and guidance? …

Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now

… The chart-topping podcast series from Counter Terrorism Policing is back for a second series. … Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now … officers working to protect the nation from terrorist and national security threats, and goes behind the scenes of …
Keywords: podcast

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is … the security of our citizens, public institutions, critical national infrastructure, businesses, venues and public … The following statement was provided yesterday by Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

… Ofqual regulated qualification, the SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has officially launched. … help organisations better understand, assess, and mitigate terrorism related risks. The course supports sectors … preparedness. It is also the only qualification endorsed by Counter Terrorism Policing, providing a recognised standard …

Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

… The Home Office has now published the Terrorism (Protection of … to follow, without requiring specialist expertise or prior security knowledge to understand requirements. Practical … on section 12 guidance for Martyn’s Law - GOV.UK The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act received Royal Assent …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

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

… be attractive targets for terrorist activity.  That’s why Counter Terrorism Policing is collaborating with event organisers … way of using communications as an extra layer of protective security at no extra cost.    The toolkit includes free … Counter Terrorism Policing launches campaign to keep the …
Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

National Risk Register 2023 is published

… The Cabinet Office published the latest version of the National Risk … National Risk Register … The National Risk Register 2023 (NRR) covers a number of threats, including terrorism. Alongside the guidance and tools available on … National Risk Register 2023 is published …
Keywords: Risk , National Risk Register , Cabinet Office , Government , Risk Register , National Threat Level , Threat , NRR

National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM)

… The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) have released an updated Hostile … National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM) …
Keywords: NPSA , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Protective Security , Security , CLOSE , ProtectUK , VEHICLE MITIGATION , HOSTILE VEHICLE , PROTECTIVE SECURITY AUTHORITY , NATIONAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY