The University recently hosted the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) at the Medway campus.

NaCTSO visited the campus on 8 February to deliver ‘ACT Strategic’, a brand new product to replace Project Argus.

The event, in the Rochester Boardroom, was organised by Mark Arnold, Head of Security at the University who also welcomed everyone. The training was formally opened by Shamima Begum, Head of Professional Development & Training Delivery at NaCTSO.

Taking part in the training were 32 representatives of Medway campus stakeholders – including the universities of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church and Greenwich, Student Union, Kent Union, NHS Medway CCG, Kent Police, Medway Council, Chatham Maritime Trust, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Medway Dockside Outlet and six NaCTSO observers.

The training comprised updates on the current threats to the UK and commercial/public organisations, risk management cycle, measures to reduce risk, as well as legal and training advice. Group discussions followed on key issues impacting the Medway Campus. Feedback was provided by the attendees to NaCTSO on the ACT Strategic product.

The training was used by NaCTSO as a proof of concept before rolling out the product nationally. Locally, it will be used to develop an overarching Serious Incident Response plan for the Medway campus.