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The Act is not yet in force. This means that the requirements do not need to be complied with at this time. Outside the requirements in the Act, there are plenty of things you can do to develop a good security culture. A good security culture should take account of accessibility requirements and the experience of visitors.

We would encourage any venues interested in good security practice to make use of the resources available on ProtectUK, which include extensive guidance, advice and training for businesses and staff. This includes the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) e-learning and See, Check and Notify (SCaN) training.The ACT awareness e-learning course provides free, specialised training for front line security operatives. This custom-built training provides up-to-date counter-terrorism knowledge to help business owners and operators prepare for and respond to terrorist incidents whilst on duty. See, Check and Notify (SCaN) training helps businesses and organisations maximise safety and security using their existing resources. SCaN training helps staff to correctly identify suspicious activity and equips them with an understanding of what to do when they encounter it. Both of these online packages can be accessed via the links below.

ACT Awareness e-Learning | ProtectUK

See, Check and Notify (SCaN) | ProtectUK
 

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Martyn’s Law campaigner Figen Murray, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat and Head of CTP Matt Jukes set out why this legislation is necessary and the importance of protective security. Watch here
Security industry professionals give their top tips for securing your business. Watch here
The Director of Security and Resilience at Landsec, sets out good security practice in aggregated public spaces Watch here
Theatre Directors set out the measures they put in place to protect their premises. Watch here
Festival organisers explain the steps they take to secure temporary events. Watch here
The group Director of Security and Safety at Edwardian Hotels London sets out how to implement good security practice at private locations which are open to the public. Watch here
A Business Continuity Manager from a national retail chain explains the measures their stores put in place. Watch here

 

What can you do if your premises or event are not within scope?

Smaller premises and events, which will not be subject to the legal requirements, may also wish to consider what they can do to improve security. Often quite simple activities can improve preparedness. There is an extensive programme of high-quality advice and guidance produced by CT Policing and other partners which can support organisations. 

Keywords
Security
Good housekeeping
Practice
Martyn's Law