Date:

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).

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

… 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

Good security practice

… business owners and operators prepare for and respond to terrorist incidents whilst on duty. See, Check and Notify …
Keywords: Security , Good housekeeping , Practice , Martyn's Law

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

Professionalising our response and coordination following a terror attack

To ensure our response and coordination across policing and with our partners is the best it can be in the event of a terror attack, we are continually learning and refining our skills.
Keywords: Protective Security , Course , incident response , Incident , Training , Decision making , professionals , Counter Terrorism Policing , accreditation

Public Safety Advice

There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the public which is applicable whenever people need protecting.

Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

… If you are suspicious of something that could identify a terrorist threat anywhere in the UK, you can report it by …

Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

Counter Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local Authorities and public bodies in the North East.
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Support , National Counter Terrorism Security Office , Coventry University , Institute for Peace and Security , Protective Security , Preparedness , Secure societies , Resilient societies , Pilot program , NaCTSO update , North East Pilot , NE Pilot , Zones North East Pilot

Keeping the Maritime sector safe

… our ports and shipping matters to all of us. Ensuring that terrorists can’t use them to cause harm starts with a few of …
Keywords: Ports , Port safety , Port security , Transport , Crimestoppers , Maritime

RUN HIDE TELL for Youth Organisations

This document delivers facilitator guidance and a session plan for youth organisations.
Keywords: Run Hide Tell , Youth , ACT , e-Learning , Education