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What makes good counter terrorism advice and guidance?

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

Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

… and Specialists (RSES). … The new voluntary register of Counter Terrorism Security Specialists (working title) is … further information will be published on ProtectUK.  The Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register is designed …
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 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 … the live music industry. It has been running since 2019 and supported by major live music events and festivals including …
Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

… aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of terrorism preparedness for cinema businesses. … Risk and safeguarding The event was hosted by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office’s (NaCTSO) Business … : Building strong partnerships with local business to support a coordinated response to incidents and information …
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security

Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

… it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it. … The Terrorgram collective is an online … the government’s commitment to tackle Extreme Right-Wing terrorism and online radicalisation in all forms. It also … from dangerous online content.  Proscription grants Counter Terrorism Policing the power to compel tech …

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 … for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the … whilst also being effective. Dedicated guidance and support will be provided to ensure those in scope can meet …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Road Transport Security Standards launched

… The Road Transport Security Standards (RTSS) is designed to support the commercial freight, bus and coach sector to … self-assessment form and best practice guidance designed to support transport operators, logistics providers and … are developing their security culture against the threat of terrorism and organised crime groups.  The RTSS, together …

Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

… our ongoing internal professional development the National Counter Terrorism Security Office introduced the Protective Security … attack in 2019.  Over five days lead decision makers, supporting officers, coordinating staff and engagement …
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas. To encourage vigilance throughout … of a bomb threat on ProtectUK. Communities can help defeat terrorism by reporting any suspicious behaviour or activity. … it. For more information on how to report, go to Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity.  For …
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

The impact and unintended consequences of NaCTSO products and campaigns

… campaigns are an essential part of keeping the UK safe from terrorism. Our Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) suite of products, including our … The outcomes of this research offered both challenge and support to the existing literature, including …
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