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NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

… to explore the target selection and decision making of terrorists within a UK context.   ProtectUK, Evidence-Based … policing policies, practices and decisions. As the terrorist threat evolves, this important approach ensures … can be used to: develop a better understanding of an issue – by describing the nature, extent and possible causes …
Keywords: Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

NaCTSO are attending the NTIA Night Time Economy Summit 2024

… Authority will be discussing terrorism safety and security issues which could affect the night time industry.  This is …

The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) Testing and Exercising

… to achieve some shared objectives under the umbrella of one single exercise. This exercise tested the effectiveness of a … biological, radiological or nuclear attack or plot by a terrorist group or individual lone actor is unlikely, …
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… Understanding terrorist targeting is an essential part of our efforts to … has been Clarke and Newman’s 2006 work, Outsmarting the Terrorists, which presented a systematic approach for … targets were:   Since the publication of Outsmarting the Terrorists, there have been over 60 articles exploring the …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

Security and Policing Event 2022 Round Up

… support one another. The crisis in the Ukraine and COVID issues meant there were some last minute cancellations, …
Keywords: Homeland Security Group , Security , Protect Duty , Law , Security conference

Man arrested in connection with Nottingham attack is charged

… website.     Media Release from Nottinghamshire Police issued at 1516hrs on June 16th 2023: Police have charged a … implemented and more guidance is available here: Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA) Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) The … people better understand, and mitigate against, current terrorist methodology. To complete e-Learning, please …
Keywords: incident update , Incident , nottingham incident

Threat from Drones in the UK

… and used to mount successful attacks. It is likely that terrorists will seek to learn from these developments.   While terrorist groups have made extensive use of drones in overseas conflicts, the use of a weaponised UAV in a terrorist attack in the UK is unlikely in the next 12 …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon

Competent Persons Scheme - NaCTSO's Spring 2023 Update

… and mitigate threats that your company may face from terrorist activities. We also aim to increase the knowledge … it will be found here, on ProtectUK. ProtectUK is our single, authoritative voice and platform for counter …
Keywords: NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Government , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

Competent Persons Scheme - NaCTSO's Summer 2023 Update

… announcements is to sign up for updates from ProtectUK, the single, authoritative source for all news CPS.  The CPS …
Keywords: Competent person , Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Scheme , Parliament

Threat levels

… designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. … SUBSTANTIAL  – An attack is likely    … designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. How are threat levels decided? The … fragmentary, including the level and nature of current terrorist activity, comparison with events in other …
Keywords: Threat Level , Threat , National , National Security , Terrorist threat , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , JTAC , UK Threat Level , Security Services , Intelligence