The travel industry is providing training for staff working in the UK and overseas to help keep holidaymakers safe this summer.
Over 23,000 employees have attended sessions, which include advice on how to spot suspicious items and activity, as well as what to do in the event of a major incident.
The programme is being run in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) which has created a short presentation offering travel companies an easy to deliver counter terrorism awareness product.
This covers the core CT guidance needed by staff working in a Crowded Place at home or abroad. The product – funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office – includes three new films which show staff what to expect and how to respond in the safest way to the terrorist threat:
• Identify and Respond to Suspicious Behaviour
• Identify and Deal with Suspicious Items
• How to React to Firearms or Weapons Attacks
Whilst the CT guidance is aimed at the travel industry it also has relevance to the pub and hospitality trade following recent events in Manchester and Borough Market, London.
The films will give a good starting point for managers and staff to discuss their policy for dealing with suspicious incidents. To view the films visit this link or visit the National Counter Terrorism Office at www.gov.uk
