Personal Safety and Security Videos

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These videos are for individuals exposed to threats to their personal safety and security because of factors including their access to sensitive information, where they work, and their public stance on contentious issues. Threats may arise from national security concerns, such as those from state-backed actors or terrorists

Last Updated: 14 July 2026
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Personal Safety and Security Videos for High-Risk Individuals

These videos are intended for high-risk individuals facing heightened risks to their personal safety and security, arising from national security concerns, such as those from state-backed actors or terrorists.

These videos, supported by NaCTSO, provide guidance on understanding your level of risk, when you are most vulnerable, how to improve your situational awareness, how to become a harder target online and knowing what to do in the event of an incident.

The characters and scenarios in these films are fictitious. They are provided for illustrative purposes only, to help high-risk individuals understand their level of risk and the actions they can take to help reduce their vulnerability.

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DISCLAIMER

These videos are intended for high-risk individuals facing heightened risks to their personal safety and security, arising from national security concerns, such as those from state-backed actors or terrorists. These videos provide a framework that will help you to understand your level of risk and take appropriate action.

They are provided on an information basis only and whilst NPSA has used all reasonable care in producing it, NPSA provides no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. This information is not intended for use in response to other threats, such as domestic violence. Information on domestic violence can be obtained from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NPSA accepts no liability whatsoever for any expense, liability, loss, damage, claim or proceedings incurred or arising as a result of any error or omission in the videos or arising from any person acting or refraining from acting, relying upon or otherwise using the videos.

You should make your own judgement with regards to the use of the videos and seek independent professional advice on your circumstances.

If you believe you are in immediate danger or being targeted by hostile surveillance, contact the police immediately by calling 999.

You can use the Anti-Terrorism Hotline (0800 789 321) or online form to report incidents that are not immediately life-threatening.

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