As we pass another key milestone in the easing of lockdown restrictions and people are able to enjoy indoor hospitality and attend larger events, now is the time to assess whether your staff and customers are primed to remain vigilant and ACT if they see or hear something that doesn't feel quite right.
Similar to tackling coronavirus, defeating terrorism requires a collective community effort where police, security staff, venue stewards and the public come together to help keep everyone safe.
We're delighted to announce that 250,000 individuals have now downloaded the ACT App to access up to date security information and guidance from the National Terrorism and Security Office direct to their mobile phones.
Are you playing your part to make sure you're protecting your staff and customers from more than just COVID? It's not too late to ensure your organisation is prepared to combat the threat of terrorism. These simple actions could save lives:
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Be security-minded when planning and providing briefings to staff and volunteers ahead of opening up venues and hosting events - they can be crucial eyes and ears in support of our 24/7 policing efforts
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Whilst you ensure your spaces meet Covid public health regulations, please risk assess your existing sites and any new premises such as outdoor spaces with security in mind too; and consider both NaCTSO's protective security advice and CPNI's Personnel Security advice
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Ensure your staff and volunteers are educated by signing them up to ACT e-learning training. It is free and takes just 45 minutes. Staff could benefit from See, Check and Notify training covering hostile reconnaissance, vigilance and the power of hello, and reporting suspicious activity
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Download the ACT App as an individual or through a large-enterprise rollout - contact
