One million staff who work in crowded places in the UK are set to be trained in how to deal with terror attacks similar to recent atrocities in Brussels and Paris.
The plan, to be announced by the National Police Chiefs Council, will see staff pass on police terror training and advice to colleagues.
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The measure builds on an existing scheme called ‘Project Griffin‘ where police officers train around 100,000 workers per year to ensure employees are aware of the risk and how to react in the case of an atrocity.
The initiative will target sectors including retail, hospitality, entertainment and travel, the National Police Chiefs’ Council said.
Detective Chief Supt Wilson said: “Police can help explain what the threats and risks to different sectors are, but companies are better placed to explain to staff exactly what action they can take to enhance their security and how to respond if the worst happens.
He added: “Individual organisations have vital protective security information such as building layouts, security equipment and safety procedures. They have the local knowledge that could be vital to keeping staff and the public safe.”
“Everyone has a role to play in making sure we are alert to, but not alarmed by, the terrorist threat. Police can help explain what the threats and risks to different sectors are but companies are better placed to explain to staff exactly what action they can take to enhance their security and how to respond if the worst happens.
“Individual organisations have vital protective security information such as building layouts, security equipment and safety procedures.
“They have the local knowledge that could be vital to keeping staff and the public safe. This is why we have devised self-briefing packages bespoke to different sectors.”
