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Human source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’ in the new Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast

… about the importance of human intelligence when tackling terrorist plots in a new podcast released for International …

ACT in a BOX Exercises: New interactive product launched

… businesses to rehearse and explore their response to terrorist incidents. … Rehearsing your incident response Regularly exercising your response to a terrorist incident is an important tool for increasing preparedness. Terrorist attacks are most often no-notice events with …
Keywords: Preparedness , Exercise , ACT , e-Learning , incident response , NaCTSO , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness

Road Transport Security Standards launched

… These criminals include organised crime groups and terrorists, both of which pose an increasing threat to the transport sector.  The Road Transport Security … and personnel from theft, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes. In recent years, vehicles have been used …

Document awareness

… 1. The threat Terrorists have used false identities when planning attacks. Terrorist and criminal organisations are able to print false …
Keywords: Threat , National Security , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Training , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… could be implemented, taking into account the nature of the threat together with the type and location of building being … supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the … occur anywhere and potentially with little or no warning. Terrorists are likely to favour ‘soft’ targets or venues and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of … who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. The draft bill will be subject to … of, an attack.   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from terrorism is enduring. In recent years, we have …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Mail handling

… offers a potentially attractive route into premises for terrorists. Go to PAS 97:2021 Mail Screening and Security … specification  to find out about different types of postal threats. PAS 97 is useful to those assessing the risks an … courier, have been a commonly used tactic by criminals and terrorists. A properly conducted risk assessment should give …
Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Conflict in the Middle East – What does it mean for UK business?

… East have, in the past, had repercussions in the way the terrorist threat manifests itself in Europe and other western countries.  He added that the UK terrorism threat level is kept under regular independent review by the …
Keywords: Business , Counter Terrorism Policing , ACT Awareness , NPSA , JTAC

Glossary

… the public to act on their instincts to help tackle the terrorist threat. Cab: The cab is an enclosed space in a lorry where …

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… the wider national security posture at times of raised threat or in response to a terrorist incident. … Contents Introduction Threat Level … threat level system was implemented which aimed to reflect terrorist threat posed to the UK irrespective of ideology, …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO