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Incident procedures

… plans that include how the threat information is recorded, acted upon and passed to police. Evaluating the credibility … if the attack being threatened is imminent. This is a tactic used to place additional pressure on decision makers. … or where the threat is assessed as not credible limit your actions to informing the police and searching the venue for …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… 3 April). … The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require public premises where 200 or more … to take further steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism – such as having CCTV, bag search policies … Britain’s future through the Plan for Change and this Act delivers a manifesto commitment to strengthen the …

Standard tier

… Reasonably practicable is a concept found in other regimes, such as Fire … and Health and Safety. In determining what is reasonably practicable, the responsible person will need to take into … at one location may not be appropriate and reasonably practicable at another. For example, procedures at a shop that …
Keywords: Standard Tier , Venues , Martyn's Law , Small business

Ballot box and cyber security

… For further information: Go to NPSA   Access the ACT Awareness e-Learning  Visit See, Check and Notify (SCaN) …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues

Keeping everyone safe at events

… something isn’t right, you can raise your concerns on the ACT website act.campaign.gov.uk If you are a steward or helper at an … out: The Guide to making events safe for all and unattractive to terrorists Making your site and event safe - …

Stay safe at home, at work, on the move and online

… Does your profession make you or your place of work an attractive target?  Is there information to suggest that you, … purposes, and the same devices used for personal activities are often used for work as well. This means that … to you.  The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) advises travellers to refrain from posting …
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Abroad , Security online , Security at home , Personal Security , Social media , Cyber , Cyber Security

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… This document contains guidance outlining a series of factors for consideration by Returning Officers to enable … counting venues and polling stations as far as reasonably practicable. The guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive … website.  The College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP) have produced guidance on maintaining order and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Managing risk and business continuity

… within or near their premises, which may inadvertently impact staff safety, public safety or disrupt normal … response Incident response deals with the immediate impact of an incident. It is a relatively short-term phase that focuses on escalation and activation, making sure people and the environment are …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

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

… From a UK policing perspective, we are seeing the impact of this conflict through a number of high profile … (JTAC) , and that the events we are seeing unfold will be factored into these considerations.  The UK terrorism threat … Make sure you and your staff have completed the free ACT e-Learning . This is a great point to start your counter …
Keywords: Business , Counter Terrorism Policing , ACT Awareness , NPSA , JTAC

Welcome to ProtectUK

… to improve your organisations risk management.   Get interactive : Perform the award winning ACT awareness e-learning to bolster your security knowledge. …