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Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… at least three and wounding four others. The driver was shot dead by a police officer at the scene.   How does this … High Street. Armed police arrived within eight minutes and shot them dead.  Shortly after midnight on 19 June 2017, a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis

NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

Evidence-based policing (EBP) means the best available evidence is used to inform and challenge policing policies, practices and decisions. As the terrorist threat evolves, this important approach ensures that the work NaCTSO undertakes is effective, collaborative and responsive to the problems we face.
Keywords: Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

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

Communicating protective security measures can act as a free and highly effective layer of security, but will it scare or reassure your customers? Evidence suggests that it can provoke positive emotional and behavioural responses and deter potential hostiles. 
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

Counter Terrorism Crime Prevention Toolkit

Keywords: NaCTSO , Crime Prevention , Toolkit , Security , Legislation , Counter Terrorism , Run Hide Tell , Suspicious activity , CCTV , Alarms

Enhanced tier

Keywords: Enhanced Tier , Martyn's Law , Protect Duty , Event , Venues

Good housekeeping

Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce the opportunity for placing suspicious items or bags and helping to deal with false alarms and hoaxes.
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces

Threat from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism

Keywords: CBRN , Threat analysis , Threat , Attack Methodology

Polling stations

Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April).

Threat levels

Threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack.
Keywords: Threat Level , Threat , National , National Security , Terrorist threat , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , JTAC , UK Threat Level , Security Services , Intelligence