Evolving patterns of violence in developing countries
August 25, 2023
Research by the Mineta Transportation institute shows that attacks in less economically advanced countries are becoming more frequent and violent. Read More
Preparing for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill – Your questions answered!
July 20, 2023
Experts answer some of the questions asked by attendees on a webinar held in June 2023 on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. Read More
People’s behaviour in terrorist attacks and implications of control room response
July 6, 2023
Taking account of human behaviour and reactions is critical when designing control room responses to terrorist attacks, Dr Aoife Hunt told delegates at the Crisis Management in Tall and Complex Buildings conference, held alongside IFSEC in May this year. Ron Alalouff reports. Read More
Crisis management and terrorist attacks: Planning for the worst
June 16, 2023
At IFSEC 2023, Chris Phillips set out the issues involved in terrorist attacks and how organisations should plan and prepare for them. Read More
Manchester Arena Inquiry latest: “Devastating conclusion” as Volume 3 report highlights significant missed opportunities
March 2, 2023
The latest on the Public Inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack, where 22 people died on 22 May 2017 - with Volume 3 of the Report now published. Read More
Fire crews in London and Greater Manchester to be given bullet proof vests
March 11, 2022
Firefighters in London and Greater Manchester will be given bullet proof vests, first-aid equipment and training on how to deal with terrorist attacks. Read More
How evacuation technology can influence the brain in crisis mode
February 28, 2022
Marc Gaunt gives readers an insight into how evacuation technology can be used to influence the brain in crisis mode. Read More
The Protect Duty and what it means for the security of publicly accessible spaces
January 7, 2022
Industry Liaison, Architecture & Engineering at Axis Communications, Steven Kenny, looks at the proposed UK Protect Duty. Read More
‘65% of people want safer stadiums and arenas’, YouGov survey finds
December 1, 2021
Two out of every three adults are calling for improved safety measures in stadiums and arenas following recent publicity around the safety of women. Read More
Wisconsin tragedy highlights growing need for tighter security at public events this Christmas
November 25, 2021
Professionals are stressing the importance of implementing increased security measures during the festive period. Read More
UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ following explosion at Liverpool hospital
November 15, 2021
Following an explosion at Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday 14th November, the UK has raised its terror threat level to 'severe'. Read More
New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks
May 20, 2021
New guidance designed to prevent commercial vehicles from being used as weapons in acts of terrorism has been published. Read More
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 will “protect the public and keep streets safe”
May 7, 2021
The Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 is said to be the "biggest shake-up of terrorist sentencing and monitoring in decades". Read More
Public remain concerned over terror threat following easing of lockdown, survey shows
April 30, 2021
People in the UK remain concerned about the terror threat, especially as towns and cities begin to reopen following COVID lockdowns. Read More
At least 50 reported dead and 400 injured in Las Vegas shooting
October 2, 2017
More than 50 people have been killed in a mass shooting after a gunman opened fire on a music festival […] Read More
We’re making life too easy for terrorists – former IATA chief
June 21, 2017
Governments around the world are “making life too easy” for terrorists, the former head of security for airline body IATA […] Read More
