Ken McCallum has been appointed the new director general of MI5, succeeding Sir Andrew Parker who retires next month.....read more
Grant scheme launches to support victims of terrorism
Home Secretary Priti Patel has launched a new fund which means that victims of terrorism will be offered more support, including counselling and practical advice on finances and media intrusion.....read more
£14 million funding for security at Jewish institutions
The Home Office has provided the Community Security Trust with £14 million to provide security measures at Jewish schools and synagogues.....read more
Far-right threat may be receding since General Election
Lord Evans of Weardale has suggested that the threat from the rise of far-right terrorism in Britain could be diminishing after Boris Johnson’s election victory in December.....read more
Police use joint purchasing power for new radiosX
Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Hertfordshire Constabulary recently made use of their joint purchasing power to equip officers from across all three forces with new Sepura SC20 TETRA radios.....read more
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Is a standardised biometric database the key to crime prevention?
James Stickland comments on the rise of cyber crime and terrorism, and how a standardised biometric database can greatly stem this tide.....read more
CTB Interview: Large-scale sporting events
Counter Terror Business (CTB) talks to David Stewart (DS) about security planning for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, safety within the ‘last mile’ and stadium security.....read more
