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The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… Understanding terrorist targeting is an essential part of our efforts to protect the public and prepare against the threats we face. To further explore this area, NaCTSO … has been Clarke and Newman’s 2006 work, Outsmarting the Terrorists, which presented a systematic approach for …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

… looking to undertake malign activity which would harm or threaten the safety or interests of the UK, and which may … who have no concern for the individuals they employ. The threats malign actors pose to our country are expanding, in … such as sowing discord, undermining public safety, or threatening foreign dissidents; and retaining or sharing …

Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

… be attractive targets for terrorism and other security threats, and shared real-world examples of how security …
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security

Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

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

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

… and Prepare delivery. While terrorism remains an enduring threat, the targeting and methodology used continue to … and preparedness must adapt to keep pace. Recent changes in terrorist methodologies show a dominance of individuals … as weapons, homemade explosives, and bladed weapons. Terrorists have targeted a wide range of people and places …

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

… these events and venues could be attractive targets for terrorist activity.  That’s why Counter Terrorism Policing …
Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

Road Transport Security Standards launched

… These criminals include organised crime groups and terrorists, both of which pose an increasing threat to the transport sector.  The Road Transport Security … and personnel from theft, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes. In recent years, vehicles have been used …

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of … who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. The draft bill will be subject to … of, an attack.   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from terrorism is enduring. In recent years, we have …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

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

… East have, in the past, had repercussions in the way the terrorist threat manifests itself in Europe and other western countries.  He added that the UK terrorism threat level is kept under regular independent review by the …
Keywords: Business , Counter Terrorism Policing , ACT Awareness , NPSA , JTAC