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Deterrence is the key to security. Use our guidance to ensure you have robust security measures in place.
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Security risk management articles
Risk management guidance on how to identify, assess, and address security risks.
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The UK digital upgrade, are you prepared?
On 31 January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be shut down, and landline telephone services will transition to a fully digital platform.
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Protecting public artwork and exhibits
Reduce the risk of damage by reviewing your security arrangements regularly and taking a few simple, sensible steps.
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Protect your school from metal theft
Metal on roofs, gates and pipes is a growing target for thieves. Here’s how to protect your school from metal theft.
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How to manage security risks.
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Lockdown procedures in schools
Serious threats are very rare, but when they do happen, they can be difficult to predict and hard to handle. A sensible lockdown plan can help your school prepare for the worst and minimise risk to students and staff.
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From festival fields to city centre stadiums
Why Martyn's Law matters to your clients
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Counter terrorism guidance
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law) recently received Royal Assent. This legislation was developed in response to the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
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Civil unrest – protecting your organisation
The UK has recently witnessed widespread civil unrest, with mass gatherings of protestors, that has in some instances resulted in criminal damage and business disruption.
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Securing and managing a vacant property
Unoccupied property needs to be managed to prevent or limit issues that can lead to damage and additional cost.
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Schools urged to take action ahead of summer crime spate
Schools are being warned to take precautions amid fears of a rise in crime over the summer holidays.
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Theft of oil
Tips and advice to help protect external oil tanks from oil theft.
Health & safety and protecting people
Hiring and letting of school buildings
Hiring out school buildings can provide a useful income stream, but it needs to be carefully managed.
Detailed security guidance notes
Approved roof alarm suppliers (PDF)
5 December 2024
2.0 Fire safety legislation (PDF)
21 August 2024
Management of unoccupied premises (PDF)
30 June 2024
Security guidance (PDF)
30 June 2024
Terrorism prevention checklist (PDF)
5 June 2024
Oil storage and theft guidance (PDF)
5 August 2022
8.0 Arson in heritage buildings (PDF)
31 August 2021
Fidelity Guarantee guidance note (PDF)
6 September 2018
Theft of metal (PDF)
30 August 2018
Hiring and letting of heritage buildings (PDF)
30 August 2018
Architectural security – designing out crime (PDF)
14 August 2018
Arson and malicious damage guidance (PDF)
31 July 2018
Vacant property advice (PDF)
20 July 2018
School lockdown procedure checklist (PDF)
17 July 2018