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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 …

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

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

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

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 …

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

NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

… to explore the target selection and decision making of terrorists within a UK context.   ProtectUK, Evidence-Based … policing policies, practices and decisions. As the terrorist threat evolves, this important approach ensures that the …
Keywords: Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

Stage 1: Risk Identification

… in line with the ProtectUK Approach. This begins with a threat assessment to help you to determine the terrorist threats relevant to your organisation. You will … Threats The ProtectUK Risk Management recognises 6 key terrorist threats that your organisation may be exposed to: …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security