Introduction
Everyone should be aware of security and the need to protect themselves from both crime and terrorism.
Though the likelihood of your premises being caught up in a terrorist attack is unlikely, attacks are possible anywhere across the United Kingdom, with many businesses directly or indirectly affected. As a business and potential employer, you also have a legal duty of care to your staff and any visitors.
Effective mitigation against crime and terrorism does not need to be costly. This easy-to-understand toolkit outlines a number of effective and sustainable measures across a variety of areas that your business can take to deter both criminals and terrorists, whether you are in an owned or leased property. Many of the measures are low cost and require little effort to implement.
You may already have some of them in place to deter criminals, in which case this toolkit will help you identify their additional purpose in defeating terrorism. For example, installing locks on doors will have the dual impact of frustrating both criminals and terrorists.
By considering how to strengthen the security of your premises and taking action, you can better prepare for, manage and recover from a criminal or terrorist incident.
Four things you can do now to secure your premises against terrorism
- DOWNLOAD the ProtectUK App for actionable guidance. (Apple or Android)
- COMPLETE the ACT Awareness e-Learning course.
- SHARE resources on ProtectUK with employees and colleagues.
- UNDERTAKE the terrorism risk management process.
About the Author
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) is a police-hosted unit within the National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) that also works as a National Government agency. Supporting both the Protect and Prepare strands of the UK Government’s counter terrorism strategy (CONTEST), it’s unique position means it is responsible for both counter terrorism and national level security and protection.
Launched in 2022, ProtectUK is the central hub for counter terrorism and security advice. As a business owner or operator, register with ProtectUK to become part of the community and receive the latest news and online courses which will enable you to be better protected.
Disclaimer
By publishing this toolkit, NaCTSO is not advocating for the removal of existing security fittings. Instead, readers are encouraged to review the security measures within their premises, improve them if not fit for purpose, or consider replacing damaged or broken fittings with modern, rated equipment.