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'Martyn’s Law' introduced to Parliament to better protect the public from terrorism

… on small businesses. A standard tier premises will apply to locations with a capacity of more than 200 people but under … impact an attack could have in these spaces. These locations will need to put in place measures such as CCTV or …

Police thank public for their support after arrest of Daniel Khalife

Police are thanking the public for their support and help after Metropolitan Police officers arrested Daniel Khalife at 10:41hrs this morning, Saturday 9 September. A manhunt for Khalife was launched after he escaped from HMP Wandsworth on the morning of Wednesday 6 September, whilst on remand awaiting trial for terrorism and Official Secrets Act…
Keywords: Daniel Khalife , Police , Support , Public , Officers

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

Keywords: Summer , Summer Campaign , Digital , Digital assets , Toolkit , Social media , Poster , Event , Event safety , Public events

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

Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

NPSA Video on Public Realm Design Guide for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has released a new video to highlight the guidance on designing public spaces with consideration to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation.
Keywords: NPSA , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Protective Security , Security Threats , Risk , Public , Public Realm , Mitigation

Counter Terrorism Policing’s winter campaign launched to keep the public safe this winter

This winter will see millions of people across the UK enjoying themselves at Christmas parties, markets and heading out to the high street.
Keywords: Winter , Vigilance , campaign , Christmas , Awareness

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… that Martyn’s Law will introduce a tiered model for certain locations depending on the capacity of the premises or event … The significant majority agree that those responsible for publicly accessible locations should take measures to protect the …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… assessment framework to help practitioners identify these locations.  The framework, known by the acronym ‘EVIL DONE’, … of the framework following a shift in targeting, from Publicly Accessible Locations (PALs) to Venues and Public Spaces …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… Industry Authority provide all that is necessary for publicly accessible locations to implement Martyn's Law."   … Landmark …