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Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… Terrorist (S-IT)? A S-IT is defined as “Person(s) who threaten or mobilise to violence (as defined in Section 1 of … previously been referred to as ‘lone actors’.   What is the threat from S-ITs? S-ITs continue to pose the most … is a tool created by the Professional Head of Intelligence Analysis (PHIA), in the UK government, to standardise the …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist

Competent Persons Scheme

… the Workplace (CPIW). This will be based on authoritative threat and mitigation guidance from official sources at …
Keywords: CPS , NaCTSO CPS , Competent person , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn Law

Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

… study adopted a mixed-methods approach with four Units of Analysis (UoA) explored encompassing: existing quantitative … survey data; practitioner interviews;  documentary analysis of counter-terrorism (CT) campaigns. To effectively … 2020) was use of the term “Islamist” terrorist/terrorism/threat within CTPS training material (key finding one). …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

Terrorist use of Firearms

… The threat of a terrorist attack by firearm in the UK is not likely, but it is important to understand how the threat of firearms may impact you or your business. … … is a tool created by the Professional Head of Intelligence Analysis (PHIA), in the UK government, to standardise the …
Keywords: Firearms , Threat analysis , Attack Methodology , PALs , Threat

4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

… The Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats.  2. Ibid. 3. Ibid. 4.  Unintended Consequences … "Run, Hide, Tell" in the United Kingdom and Denmark, Risk Analysis, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102278  …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

… policies, practices and decisions. As the terrorist threat evolves, this important approach ensures that the … can improve our ability to proactively manage emerging threats and identify cost-effective and proportionate …
Keywords: Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

You may have seen reports in the media this week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious content on his laptop. It’s a timely reminder of the important part business can play in stopping terrorist activity early.
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… could be implemented, taking into account the nature of the threat together with the type and location of building being … for disruption of the Election process through the use or threat of terrorism. This document contains guidance … guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the National …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Incident procedures

… Bomb Threats The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes designed to cause alarm and disruption. As well as the rare instances of valid bomb threats, terrorists may also make hoax bomb threat calls to …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Building better relationships with partners at the International Security Expo

… Policing and NaCTSO shared updates on the evolving threat and the guidance and support on offer for business … setting the policy and leading the charge to counter the threats that we all face. NaCTSO was able to meet with many … CTP’s work with the public and businesses to counter those threats, and the role of CTP in the government’s updated …
Keywords: Event Security , NaCTSO , Counter Terrorism Policing , International Security Expo 2023 , Threat , Government , Security , Speakers