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Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

Businesses and organisations looking for CT-specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to consult a register of qualified specialists thanks to an agreement between NaCTSO and the NPSA-sponsored Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES).
Keywords: Security Specialists , Register , RSES , Counter Terrorism , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

Understanding terrorist targeting is an essential part of our efforts to protect the public and prepare against the threats we face.

To further explore this area, NaCTSO commissioned Coventry University to investigate whether a prominent risk assessment framework, known by the acronym ‘EVIL DONE’, can be used to identify attractive…
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE: Guidance on hazardous substance exposure

This guidance is designed to help people respond safely to incidents involving hazardous substances, including ‘acid attacks’.
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Hazardous Materials , Chemical

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

The ProtectUK Analysts give an insight into terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks.
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

Road Transport Security Standards launched

The Department for Transport has launched the Road Transport Security Standards.

Competent Persons Scheme

The Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) aims to upskill and professionalise the Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness sphere.
Keywords: CPS , NaCTSO CPS , Competent person , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn Law

Counter Terrorism Crime Prevention Toolkit

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

Poisons Act 1972 – Selling chemicals responsibly

Keywords: Risk , Emergency Planning , Chemical , Poison , Training , Law

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… attack. It is sensible to: • Be aware of the latest news relating to your destination; • Know the current threat …
Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales