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Public Realm Security: The Street Furniture Competition Results
In a bid to bolster the UK’s defences…
Manchester Incident
As you will have seen from extensive media reporting, on Thursday morning an individual attacked several people at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.
Counter Terrorism Policing has declared this as a terrorist incident. The UK terrorism threat level remains SUBSTANTIAL ('an attack is…
Level 4 Protective Security Qualification
A new Level 4 Protective Security Qualification, which draws on expertise from industry, academia and government to support protective security experts in their professional development. This qualification is supported by all three National Technical Authorities; NPSA, the UK National Authority…
Taking a Calculated Risk
NPSA has developed a bespoke tool to help security managers in the UK obtain a realistic estimate of the cost of losing a critical asset
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)
In light of the tragic incidents in Magdeburg, Germany and New Orleans, USA, NPSA want to highlight the full suite of advice and guidance on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) available on the public website.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill has been introduced to Parliament
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill - Martyn's Law - has been introduced to Parliament, requiring those responsible for public premises and events to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate mitigation measures
Fire as a Weapon
In collaboration with the Home Office, National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), NPSA have produced new guidance on Fire as a Weapon (FAW)