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Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

… NPSA.   Introduction In the UK, public-facing products and counter-terrorism vigilance campaigns (VC hereafter) have grown … Security Office (NaCTSO). NaCTSO is a police unit that supports the ‘PROTECT’ and ‘PREPARE’ strands of CONTEST …
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

Tactic VB2: Review patrol and positioning of security staff

… against a range of threats and vulnerabilities, including terrorism. When planning the introduction of any physical … you put them through rehearsal and validation exercises. Counter terrorism (CT) awareness training should be included … updates should be provided to all personnel. This may be supported through your organisation’s intranet site (if …
Keywords: Security , Hostile Reconnaissance , Staff , Awareness , Training

Act for Youth: RUN HIDE TELL

… how to protect themselves if the need arises. The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) provides guidance on … people in a way that is sensitive and not alarmist. To support you to teach these messages safely and confidently, …

Stage 1: Risk Identification

… in your current security approach.  Finally, you will be supported in the development a set of risk scenarios  that … risk.  You may not have introduced any controls with terrorism in mind specifically. However, there may be … roles and responsibilities in relation to security and counter- terrorism. These individuals must be suitable for …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

… Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April). … The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require … take further steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism – such as having CCTV, bag search policies or … But this would not have happened without the tireless support of my co-campaigners Nick Aldworth, Brendan , Nathan …

Threat from Drones in the UK

… could be used for nefarious purposes, including terrorism. How much illegal drone activity is there in the … manufacture of a drone. In 2023, a Phd student who was a supporter of the Islamic State in Syria and Levant (Daesh), … When describing threats in intelligence assessments, Counter Terrorism Policing utilises the Probabilistic …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon

Tactic EB1: Implement emergency change to shift patterns and agree plan with staff in advance

… extended shifts or changes to rotation, can help to support vigilance and provide a hostile environment for … in the mind-set of the terrorist, who prefers to encounter predictable arrangements in order to feel assured of … security staff from other offices brought in to provide support. Consultation should also be held with the relevant …
Keywords: Threat Level , Emergency Planning , Staff , Communications

Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

… security professionals is published by the Home Office to support professionals within the security industry when they … realise only after taking on work. They should report to Counter Terrorism Policing in confidence on their Anti-Terrorism …

ProtectUK Digital Toolkit

… . …  Digital Assets Description View and download Action Counters Terrorism Awareness e-Learning A5 Size Portrait flyer … your risk with our risk management process and templates. Support your organisation with ProtectUK: Security Risk …
Keywords: Business , Business Engagement , Vigilance , Advice , Guidance , ProtectUK , NaCTSO

Regulator

… scheme for private security businesses. The SIA also supports key government public safety priorities by … the police and business operators on activities relating to counter terrorism, violence against women and girls, and spiking. …