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Regulator

… The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is a Home Office arm’s length body established by the Private Security … from the industry and now plays a key role in public protection. The SIA already plays an important role in … and business operators on activities relating to counter terrorism, violence against women and girls, and spiking. …
Keywords: Regulator , SIA , Security Industry Authority , Martyn's Law , Protection , Premises , Events , Public protection , Enforcement

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… The Home Office is pleased to share additional material about the Act … The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent in April. The … Government intends for there to be an implementation period of at least 24 months post Royal Assent before the Act comes …

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… There are five levels of threat which are defined below: Should there be a change … levels within an organisation provide a general indication of the protective security measures that could be considered … level, but also take into account specific assessments of vulnerability and risk.  In the event of an incident or …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management , Counter Terrorism Support , Terrorism threat levels , Guidance , Venues and Public Spaces , Business Continuity , Security Managers , Building

Security Checklist for Businesses

… has been created to assist businesses during periods of increased visitor footfall in premises within the retail and night time economy. … holidays we can see a significant increase in the number of people visiting retail and night time economy premises.  … Continuity Plans Identify your risks, based on the current terrorism threat level Increase staff vigilance: Ensure all …
Keywords: Protective Security , Business Continuity , Incident Management , Risk , Staff , Night time economy

Keeping the Maritime and Aviation sector safe

… The safety and security of our aviation and maritime sites matters to all of us. Multiple agencies collaborate to ensure these sites … Reporting terrorism concerns … this effort and increase security and readiness against terrorism, industry and the public can consider the …
Keywords: Ports , Port safety , Port security , Transport , Crimestoppers , Maritime

Site security

… ​​​​​​All visitors and contractors accessing the premises should be required to report to reception or an … anyone not wearing a pass should be asked by a member of staff why they are not wearing a pass. Visitors should be … information, including sign-in/out times and the purpose of the visit, and can be crucial in the event of an …
Keywords: Site , Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Access control , Threat , Site security , Vehicle , Security , Goods vehicles , Theft , CCTV , Drivers , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Visitors , Contractors

Expert advice and guidance to help keep people safe

… security preparedness, and respond effectively to incidents of terrorism. We have a range of free to use resources that have been developed in … Increase your awareness and understanding Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Awareness is a free online learning course …
Keywords: Free to use resources , Online resources , resources , NaCTSO resources , Safety , incident response

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… and can be delivered to their chosen locations in a number of ways, including by suicide bombers. Suicide bombers may … Person Borne IED (PBIED) Postal or mail device – often a Victim Operated IED (VOIED) Remote Controlled IED … and this offers a potentially attractive route into premises for terrorists.  IEDs delivered via the post are …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety

People, security culture and behaviours

… be developed and briefed to all staff. Action Counters Terrorism We recommend reporting any concerns via the … public already contribute intelligence to around a third of the most serious terrorism investigations. Staff should … All staff should be encouraged to challenge anyone on your premises who is not wearing a pass. …
Keywords: Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Risk , Protective Security , Attack , NPSA , Business , Threat , Vigilance , Action Counters Terrorism , Deter Threats , Screening

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… for criminal or terrorist purposes. Significant numbers of public service vehicles (PSV) and heavy goods vehicles … primary reason is crime, however, there is a crossover with terrorism where vehicles can be used as a weapon, or funds … that should be taken into account include: Perimeter protection (fences) Site access and its control (gates) …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations