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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 … experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers. … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security , vehicle security barriers , National Barrier Asset , Pedestrians , Roads and streets

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… An update from Shaun Hipgrave, Director of National Security Protect and Prepare, Homeland Security … Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent. As the Director of National Security Protect and Prepare in the Home Office, I … my responsibilities to help protect people and places from national security threats, and to support victims of …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… (VBIED or VAW): Parked A vehicle may be parked close to an asset or inside the perimeter of a site or event space. The … time. This may involve altering, weakening, or disabling a barrier and/or associated security systems. This may be a … to allow pedestrian access for temporary events. The National Barrier Asset The National Vehicle Threat …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Tactic EB5: Ensure supporting technology, such as access control systems, are in working order

… Security Lighting; IT infrastructure; and Vehicle Access Barriers. However, many of these technical systems also rely … level or terrorist related incident. A regular systems and asset maintenance programme should already be in place for … threat and organisations should consider the use of the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)’s Cyber …
Keywords: CCTV , Access control , Alarms , Security , Communications

Introduction

… for security and to identify what are the important assets, people, products, services, processes and … and insider threats.     1.3 Cyber security The National Cyber Security Centre’s role is to reduce the cyber … has been reviewed by protective security experts from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA formerly CPNI), …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personnel Security

NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has … taking place from 10-12 March at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. … capabilities. Notably this will include experts from the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit, who will be …
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

People, security culture and behaviours

… Terrorism We recommend reporting any concerns via the National Counter Terrorism Policing (NCTPHQ) Action Counters … to exploit, their legitimate access to an organisation’s assets for unauthorised purposes. Insiders with access to your processes and assets can be a source of threat. An insider could be a full …
Keywords: Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Risk , Protective Security , Attack , NPSA , Business , Threat , Vigilance , Action Counters Terrorism , Deter Threats , Screening

Risk Management Basics

… there are two main approaches to identifying risk: an asset-based approach and an events-based approach .  Each of … above. However, this is carried out in different ways.  Asset-based An asset-based approach  takes a bottom-up … would be a suitable method for your organisation, the  National Protective Security Authority  (NPSA) offering of …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Personnel and people security

… of people exploiting legitimate access to an organisation’s assets or premises for unauthorised purposes. These purposes … checks can be used to confirm an applicant’s identity, nationality and immigration status, and to verify their … skills and employment history. The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 means there are requirements for …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Physical Security , Security Culture , Risk Management , Hiring security , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… we offered our Coronation Toolkit for downloadable assets which was widely shared and displayed throughout the … especially on busy, crowded roads or street parties.  The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) installed …
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