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6 days ago

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore ACT for Local Authorities — the UK-wide initiative led by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) designed to help councils and local government partners integrate counter terrorism measures into everyday operations. We break down how this programme fits into the UK’s CONTEST strategy, focusing on the Protect and Prepare strands, and discuss why local authorities are uniquely placed to safeguard public spaces. From identifying vulnerabilities in parks, hi...

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Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Strengthening Communities: How Local Authorities Can Counter Terrorism

3 weeks ago

13 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Personal & Family Security Guidance

The source provides comprehensive guidance on personal security, detailing measures individuals can take to protect themselves and their families from various threats, ranging from criminals to extremists. It organizes advice around three core areas: physical security at home and while traveling, situational awareness for staying safe in public and during meetings, and online security concerning mobile devices and social media use. The document stresses that individuals bear the primary respo...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Evacuation, Lockdown and Invacuation Guidance for Security Threats

The source provides comprehensive guidance from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) for developing security policies and procedures to counter threats like terrorist incidents. It focuses on three primary responses—Evacuation, Lockdown, and Invacuation—explaining the purpose and steps for each, which must be adapted to a premises' unique circumstances. The document emphasizes that these plans should differ significantly from standard fire procedures, particularly in communicatio...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Venue Security Guidance for Ingress and Egress

The provided source is guidance from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) focused on the mitigation of terrorist threats at crowded venues specifically during the phases of ingress and egress. This document is aimed at venue operators, security professionals, and event managers for any location where crowds might form, such as stadiums and festivals. It addresses the vulnerabilities created by crowd congregation and outlines a scalable approach to security, including design consi...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Protecting Pedestrian Queues from Vehicle Attack

The source is an advice note detailing strategies for minimizing risk to pedestrian queues from a Vehicle As a Weapon (VAW) attack. It establishes that vehicles pose a realistic and widely accessible threat often employed by terrorists, who typically disregard traffic laws to maximize harm. The document provides guiding principles for organizations, focusing on risk management and implementing practical measures to reduce both the likelihood and impact of an attack. Key recommendations includ...

1 month ago

12 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Recognising Terrorist Threats: A Security Guide

The source is an excerpt from a Threat Recognition Guide intended for security professionals in the UK, provided by the NPSA (National Protective Security Authority). It outlines various terrorist threat methodologies, including the use of firearms, bladed weapons, explosives, vehicles as a weapon (VAW), fire as a weapon (FAW), and Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) materials. The guide details how to identify suspicious items and suspicious behaviors that may indicate pre-attack plan...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Decision Inertia in Emergency Response

The provided source, an excerpt from the 2015 article "Decision inertia: Deciding between least worst outcomes in emergency responses to disasters" by Alison et al., explores the cognitive phenomenon of "decision inertia," which is the failure to act when a decision-maker struggles to choose between equally difficult outcomes. The research utilizes a Naturalistic Decision-Making (NDM) paradigm in a two-day simulated major disaster involving multiple agencies, such as police and fire services,...

1 month ago

10 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) - Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day Incident

The source is an excerpt from a security risk analysis by Musaab Fagiri for The Institute of Strategic Risk Management concerning The Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day Incident, a tragic vehicle-ramming attack that occurred on April 26, 2025. The analysis meticulously details the incident's synopsis, where a man with mental health issues drove into a crowd, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries at a Filipino heritage festival. It subsequently examines the security posture and vulnerabilities ex...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Urban Resilience Paradox: Why Our Cities Are More Fragile Than Ever

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we unravel the paradox of urban resilience—why, despite all the discussions, policies, and frameworks designed to strengthen cities against crises, they seem more vulnerable than ever. From the impacts of climate change to societal fractures, the road to resilience is far more complex than it appears. We explore the critical elements of urban resilience, including policies, governance, urban planning, and financing mechanisms, and highlight why these systems ...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Beyond the Blame Game: How Organisational Blind Spots, Denial, and Structural Impediments Lead to Disasters

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we tackle a topic that's crucial for anyone working within complex systems: organizational disasters. From corporate collapses to tragic accidents, why do so many organizations fail to learn from their mistakes? We go beyond the blame game, exploring the deeper systemic issues that often lie hidden until it's too late. We break down the three major barriers that prevent organizations from recognizing threats: epistemic blind spots (where they don’t even have ...

1 month ago

22 minutes

Event Safety, Risk Assessments, UK compliance and Safety Documents

Martyn’s Law Myths Busted: Your 2-Year Grace Period, £330 Cost, and More

Welcome to another episode of The Deep Dive, where today we’re diving into the details of the much-talked-about Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law. This piece of legislation has raised a lot of confusion, panic, and misconceptions, especially among businesses and event organisers in the UK. In this episode, we break down the myths and give you the straight facts. We tackle key questions like when this law will actually kick in, what the real costs are (hint:...

1 month ago

14 minutes