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Security at Home

… doors and windows are secure before going to bed or leaving the premises check for signs of a break in before entering the property and for suspicious behaviour before departure … and recognise situations where you may be more vulnerable These precautions increase opportunities to spot unusual or …

Personnel and people security

… 1. What is personnel security? Personnel security is a system of policies and procedures which aim to manage and minimise the risk of people exploiting legitimate access to an … learn from the incident and put in place measures to prevent the incident from occurring again. Go the NPSA …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Physical Security , Security Culture , Risk Management , Hiring security , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Ballot box and cyber security

… Information about how to maintain security, cyber security and safety around using ballot boxes. … Ballot box and cyber security … Ballot box security Ensure systems are in place to search vehicles used for the movement of ballot boxes to or from polling stations and …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues , Security

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an … The increase in threat comes following Thursday’s stabbing … partners are doing everything they can to help protect the security of our citizens, public institutions, critical …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has confirmed its attendance once again at this year’s Security & Policing Conference, taking place from 10-12 … Security & Policing is the UK Government’s flagship security … NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026 …
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

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… The advice contained in this section is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election process. … The recommendations will not be applicable in all cases and … to adapt to local needs, that Returning Officers discuss security arrangements with police at the earliest …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues , VAPS , Security , Safety , Public Safety

Section 2- People, security culture and behaviours

… In an emergency, you should always call the police on 999.  Security awareness, vigilance and reporting suspicious behaviour increases the likelihood that people with hostile intentions will be … A security plan is the cornerstone of a secure goods vehicle operation that …
Keywords: Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Risk , Protective Security , Attack , NPSA , Business , Threat , Vigilance , Action Counters Terrorism , Deter Threats , Screening

Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

… The launch was announced at the International Security Expo by Jon Savell, Deputy Assistant Commissioner … the UK an attack might happen, or the type of premises or events that could be impacted. The threat has increasingly … launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo …

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly … aims to improve organisational preparedness and protective security across the UK, requiring that those responsible for certain premises and events take steps to prepare for potential terrorist attacks …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Sources of Help

… The Police Counter Terrorism has, and continues to be, a priority for the police and security services across the UK. They will always take … terrorism (CT) matters whenever they are involved in events. However, with 43 individual police services …