15 Nov Terrorism threat level raised – Support for businesses
As a result of the Liverpool terrorist incident, the UK’s terrorism threat level has now been raised to SEVERE – meaning an attack is highly likely.
The explosion outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital comes shortly after the tragic death of Sir David Ames MP, and the 31 late-stage terror attacks MI5 have prevented over the past 5 years. With our town centres set to become busier in the lead up to Christmas; the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour.
Some ways that businesses can contribute to a safer Hammersmith include:
- Taking a free e-Learning counter terrorism awareness course. These are now available to the general public who want to learn how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour, and understand what to do in the event of a major incident. You can register here
- Download the ACT – Action Counters Terrorism App. Providing businesses with the latest CT information in the palm of their hand, this counter terrorism tool is an essential resource for all organisations. Find out more by viewing this short video – here
- Support your employees and protect your businesses by booking specialist training and workshops delivered in-house by counter terrorism officers. Get in touch with the BID team here for further details.
- From reporting suspicious activity to finding out more about radicalisation and how to stay safe if caught up in a terrorist incident; we would highly recommend that you visit the ACT website – here.
You can find out more about how Hammersmith BID is playing their part in strengthening security vigilance across the town centre and the additional resources available to businesses here.
Please contact Gordon Brockie at g.brockie@hammersmithbid.co.uk for further information.