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The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised police unit operating within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).

Made up of subject matter experts, the unit have a wealth of experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers; they understand the methodology behind Vehicle…
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

Join our next ProtectUK Lunch and Learn

Sign up to our next virtual session, taking place on Tuesday 8th July 2025. Lunch and Learn is aimed at security professionals or those with protective security decision-making capabilities within businesses and organisations. Hear from the experts about improving protective security and preparedness and progress your knowledge of counter…
Keywords: ACT Awareness , e-Learning , Business , Security Professional

Incident procedures

Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat

Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

Security professionals are urged to remain vigilant and question who their clients are to ensure they are not carrying out damaging activity against the UK.

Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA)

Guidance on Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA).
Keywords: MTA , Marauding , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Terrorist threat , Marauding Attack

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

Watch the video below for a short overview of the scope and requirements of the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as Martyn’s Law.
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

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

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.
Keywords: Firearms , Threat analysis , Attack Methodology , PALs , Threat

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

Northumbria University have explored the impact of NaCTSO’s public offerings, including any unintended consequences. With collaboration from:

Dr Paul Dresser
Professor Mike Rowe
Dr Jamie Harding


Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

Risk Management Process

Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective Security