{"id":1348,"date":"2026-08-01T14:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tornadofm.co.uk\/concept-a\/security-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T14:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:30:45","slug":"security-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tornadofm.co.uk\/concept-a\/security-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Resources &#038; Useful Links"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tfa-resources-content\">\n<p class=\"lead\">Practical links to official UK security, safety and reporting guidance for commercial clients, property teams and organisations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"resource-notice resource-notice-important\">\n<h2>Important notice<\/h2>\n<p>The links and resources on this page are provided for general information only. They should not be treated as legal, regulatory, emergency or site-specific security advice. Security arrangements should be assessed against the actual site, risk profile, operating environment and any applicable legal, contractual or operational requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In an emergency, always call 999.<\/strong> For non-emergency police matters, use 101 or the relevant online police reporting route. Tornado FM Ltd\u2019s website and WhatsApp enquiry routes must not be used as emergency reporting channels.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"resource-section\">\n<h2>UK terrorism threat level<\/h2>\n<p>The UK terrorism threat level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre and published through official UK security channels. No live threat status is displayed here because it must be reviewed from official sources.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"official-link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mi5.gov.uk\/threats-and-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MI5 &#8211; Threats and Advice<\/a><span>Official MI5 source for UK threat and advice information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectuk.police.uk\/threat-levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ProtectUK &#8211; Threat Levels<\/a><span>Official protective security guidance and threat level information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectuk.police.uk\/threat-and-response-levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ProtectUK &#8211; Threat and Response Levels<\/a><span>Useful for organisations considering site response levels and protective security measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"resource-section\">\n<h2>Martyn\u2019s Law and protective security<\/h2>\n<p>The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn\u2019s Law, introduces duties for certain premises and events to improve preparedness and protective security. Clients should refer to official Home Office and SIA guidance when assessing whether their premises or events may fall within scope.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"official-link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GOV.UK &#8211; Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025<\/a><span>Official statutory guidance and scope information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/understanding-martyns-law-and-the-sias-role-as-regulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GOV.UK &#8211; Understanding Martyn\u2019s Law and the SIA\u2019s role<\/a><span>Explains the SIA role as regulator and implementation expectation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"resource-section\">\n<h2>SIA and private security verification<\/h2>\n<p>Clients should ensure that security personnel and security suppliers are appropriately licensed, trained and authorised for the work being undertaken. The links below provide official information about SIA licensing and the Approved Contractor Scheme.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"official-link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-a-private-security-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GOV.UK &#8211; Check a private security licence<\/a><span>Official SIA licence checker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/choosing-an-sia-approved-contractor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GOV.UK &#8211; Choosing an SIA approved contractor<\/a><span>Explains ACS and buyer considerations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.services.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk\/Pages\/acs-roac.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SIA Register of Approved Contractors<\/a><span>Official register of ACS-approved contractors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"resource-section\">\n<h2>Lone working and site safety<\/h2>\n<p>Security services can involve lone working, out-of-hours attendance and site-specific safety considerations. The HSE provides official guidance on managing lone working risks.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"official-link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/lone-working\/employer\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HSE &#8211; Lone working guidance<\/a><span>Official HSE guidance on managing lone worker risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"resource-section\">\n<h2>Cyber security and digital safety<\/h2>\n<p>Where digital portals, reporting systems or electronic records are used, clients and staff should follow appropriate cyber security practices. The NCSC provides practical guidance for small and medium-sized organisations.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"official-link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsc.gov.uk\/section\/advice-guidance\/small-medium-sized-organisations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCSC &#8211; Guidance for small and medium-sized organisations<\/a><span>Official cyber security guidance for SMEs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsc.gov.uk\/collection\/small-organisations-guide-to-cyber-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCSC &#8211; Small organisations guide to cyber security<\/a><span>Practical cyber security tips for small organisations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"resource-section\">\n<h2>Emergency and reporting links<\/h2>\n<p>Use official emergency, police, counter-terrorism, fraud and cyber-crime reporting routes where appropriate. Tornado FM Ltd\u2019s contact forms and WhatsApp enquiry routes are for general commercial enquiries only.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"official-link-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/contact-police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GOV.UK &#8211; Contact the police<\/a><span>Official guidance on 999, 101 and urgent or non-urgent police contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/advice\/advice-and-information\/t\/terrorism-in-the-uk\/how-to-report-possible-terrorist-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Police.uk &#8211; Report possible terrorist activity<\/a><span>Official reporting route for suspected terrorist activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectuk.police.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/awareness\/action-counters-terrorism-act-report-suspicious-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ProtectUK &#8211; ACT: Report suspicious activity<\/a><span>ACT suspicious activity reporting guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionfraud.police.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Action Fraud<\/a><span>Official fraud and cyber crime reporting route.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"resources-final-cta\">\n<h2>Need help reviewing your site security arrangements?<\/h2>\n<p>Tell us about your property, operating hours, access arrangements and security concerns. Tornado FM Ltd can help identify the most suitable next step.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"\/concept-a\/contact\/?source=resources\">Send an enquiry<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Practical links to official UK security, safety and reporting guidance for commercial clients, property teams and organisations. Important notice The links and resources on this page are provided for general information only. They should not be treated as legal, regulatory, emergency or site-specific security advice. 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