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Protecting your assets

This section describes the core underlying principles of NPSA's protective security methodology. This methodology defines a holistic approach to the protection of your most important or sensitive assets - as protective security measures can only be truly effective if the physical, personnel and cyber elements are considered complementary to…
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Physical Security , Risk Management , NPSA

Body armour for civilian security staff

A suite of documents intending to guide managers in the selection, procurement and management of appropriate body armour for their civilian security staff.
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Risk Management , Crisis Management , NPSA

Security considerations assessment

Implementing the SCA should lead to fewer security-related changes being required at a later stage. It also reduces the chance of repeating mistakes that may have compromised security in the past.
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Risk Management , Protective Security , NPSA

Gunshot detection systems

A gunshot detection system is typically comprised of one or more sensors (optical and/or acoustic) that accurately and reliably detects live ammunition (gunshots) being discharged.
Keywords: CPNI , Risk Management , Physical Security , National Security , NPSA

Competent Persons Scheme - NaCTSO's Spring 2023 Update

Update from the NaCTSO Competent Persons Scheme. What is next?
Keywords: NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Government , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

Incident update - St James’s Hospital, Leeds

A man has been charged following the arrest at St James’s Hospital in Leeds last Friday.
Keywords: St James’s Hospital , Attack , incident update , News , Counter Terrorism Policing North East , North East , West Yorkshire Police , Suspicious Item , Action Counters Terrorism

Active access delay systems

Active access delay systems seek to disorient and delay attackers.
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Risk Management , NPSA

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

The advice contained in this section is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election process. The recommendations will not be applicable in all cases and should be regarded as a menu of options that could be implemented, taking into account the nature of the threat together with the…
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Security & Policing Conference 2024

Security & Policing, the official UK Government global security event, returns to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 12-14 March 2024
Keywords: Event Security , Conference , Security and Policing Conference , 2024 , Business Engagement

Online security information for candidates

Most social media companies provide advice about online security. This includes guidance on how to secure your account and how to report incidents of online abuse, harassment and intimidation.
Keywords: Election , Social media , publicly accessible places , Cyber Security , Report