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Polling stations

… threats, including criminal activity, unlawful protest and terrorism. SCaN training empowers your staff to correctly … following e-Learning Modules are available: Introduction to Terrorism Identifying Security Vulnerabilities How to …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… of the Election process through the use or threat of terrorism. This document contains guidance outlining a … recommendation, or favouring by National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). The views and opinions …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… is fit for purpose in meeting the ever-changing threat from terrorism to the UK.   1. Threat level Since 2006, … 2010, the threat levels for Northern Ireland-related terrorism were also made available. In July 2019, a single … Ireland, Islamic extremism, left-wing and right-wing terrorism. This single system of threat assessment allows …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms of attack covered later in this section. Vehicles are widely available and easy to use with devastating effect. Consequently, driving a vehicle into a queue or crowd is a low complexity attack that is easy to initiate.
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

… week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious … reported their findings to the police which meant Counter Terrorism Policing could get involved and arrest Bhatti. He … If you’ve seen or heard something that could be related to terrorism, trust your instincts and report it. Your actions …
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… of a bomb threat on ProtectUK. Communities can help defeat terrorism by reporting any suspicious behaviour or activity. … if you see or hear something that could be related to terrorism, trust your instincts and report it. For more information on how to report, go to Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity.  For advice and …
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

Competent Persons Scheme

… (CPS) aims to upskill and professionalise the Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness sphere. … … There will also be a register of verified counter terrorism protective security specialists, with the working title of the Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register (CTSSR). This will …
Keywords: CPS , NaCTSO CPS , Competent person , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn Law

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… on Premises please refer to the following factsheet: Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Scope … on Events please refer to the following factsheet: Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Scope (events) … in the ‘standard tier.’ The requirements in this tier are centred on simple, low-cost activities designed to ensure …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Threat from Drones in the UK

… could be used for nefarious purposes, including terrorism. How much illegal drone activity is there in the … data collected by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), between 2015 … is a tool created by the Professional Head of Intelligence Analysis (PHIA), in the UK government, to standardise the …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon

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 …   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from terrorism is enduring. In recent years, we have seen …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group