INDEPENDENT ORGANISATION•NON-GOVERNMENTAL•PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR FOCUSED

UK COUNTER TERRORISM ADVISORY GROUP

People.
Knowledge.
Standards.

Improving counter-terrorism awareness, education and professional standards across the UK private security sector.

UKCTAG is independent. We are not a government organisation and are not affiliated with any government, police force, intelligence agency or law-enforcement body.

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OUR INDEPENDENCE

Independent by design.
Professional by purpose.

UKCTAG exists to support the development of counter-terrorism knowledge, education, awareness and professional standards within the private security sector.

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WHAT WE ARE NOT

Not government.
Not police.
Not intelligence.

UKCTAG is an independent organisation. We engage with a broad range of stakeholders where appropriate, while maintaining our own identity, governance and professional remit.

WHAT WE DO

Turning experience into knowledge, and knowledge into better practice.

Our work spans research, policy, education, professional standards, content, mentorship, stakeholder engagement and international knowledge exchange.

Research & PolicyIndependent, applied research, policy development and evidence-led insight.
Training & DevelopmentSupporting relevant, consistent and operationally informed learning.
Content & MediaMaking complex counter-terrorism and security issues clear and accessible.
International RelationsBuilding professional relationships and sharing knowledge across borders.
Lewry Mentorship ProgrammeSupporting professional development, mentoring and progression.
EthicsPromoting integrity, accountability and professional standards across our work.
EXPLORE UKCTAG

One organisation.
Distinct areas of work.

Explore each part of UKCTAG through its own dedicated page. The navigation above now takes visitors to separate pages rather than stacking the whole website into one long homepage.

About Us

Who we are, why we exist, our independence and our leadership.

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Subgroups

Research, training, content, mentorship, international relations and ethics.

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Research

Published papers, resources, policy and professional insight.

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Partnerships

Collaboration with UKSC and other professional stakeholders.

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Armed Forces

Our commitment and pathways into security and counter-terrorism careers.

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Blue Light

Supporting professional dialogue and development across the community.

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PEOPLE · KNOWLEDGE · STANDARDS

A safer, more informed
private security sector.

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