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

… On 30 September 2025 Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) launched ACT for Local Authorities. … and Prepare. Run by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), ACT for Local Authorities uses CTP’s … have featured simple, accessible methods, vehicles as weapons, homemade explosives, and bladed weapons. Terrorists …
Keywords: ACT for Local Authorities

NPSA: Marauding terrorist attacks

… as possible. Most deaths occur within the first few minutes of the attack, before police are able to respond. MTAs can … access or a combination thereof Attackers armed with bladed weapons, firearms, pipe bombs, petrol bombs suicide vests or multiple weapons For more information, please visit the NPSA website . …
Keywords: Marauding , Attack , Threat , MTA , NPSA

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… CTSAs can deliver a choice of counter terrorism awareness packages tailored to different levels of expertise and responsibility within an organisation.  A … aimed at all job types, to raise staff awareness of current counter terrorism considerations. The following …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity

… or heard something that could potentially be related to terrorism, trust your instincts and report it. Your actions … police in confidence on 0800 789 321. Every year thousands of reports from the public help the police keep communities safe from terrorism. You can make a report online . …
Keywords: Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ACT , Report , Advice

Secure hazardous materials to help prevent terrorism

… Security of radioactive materials … bleach contain precursors, so there is a need to be aware of stock and which substances need to be monitored. Selling … precursors and poisons' or 'EPP' license. As a seller of precursor chemicals, you don’t need the EPP licence. For …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Security , Radiological , Chemical , Site security

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Attack Planning

… energy and resources into the planning. The planning of an attack is broken down into three distinct phases: … especially in an emergency. This emergency may not be terrorism related. If gates are used, then consideration … borne IED c. Marauding Terrorist Attack The use of bladed weapons as a method of attack has increased over the past …

Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA): RUN HIDE TELL

… 1. Organisational risk and MTA event planning Firearms and weapons attacks are rare in the UK. Where we have seen these … It is therefore advised that organisations are aware of the risks and have a plan for immediate action should an … – describe the attacker, numbers, features, clothing, weapons etc. further information – casualties, type of …
Keywords: Marauding , MTA , Run Hide Tell , Attack , Attack Methodology , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Understanding the threat

… To protect against the threat of terrorism, it is essential to understand how an attack might … Understanding the terrorist threat requires consideration of the following elements:  UK terrorism threat level     … featured simple methodologies, utilising low sophistication weapons that are more accessible to hostile actors.  …
Keywords: Risk Management , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , Terrorism Threats , Threat analysis , Terrorism threat levels

NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has confirmed its … UK Government’s flagship security event, hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC) and … meet subject matter experts from units such as the Counter Weapons Threat Team, which is a specialist intelligence-led, …
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

Threat from Drones in the UK

… Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).  Headline Assessment A wide variety of UAVs are available in the UK. The vast majority of users … by hobbyists in the UK and US to deploy a variety of weapons such as handguns, flamethrowers and even chainsaws. … could be used for nefarious purposes, including terrorism. How much illegal drone activity is there in the …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon , Hostile Reconnaissance , Drone , public spaces , Venues and Public Spaces