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Terrorism security experts release new safety films for international and UK audiences

National Counter Terrorism Security Office

July 10
08:07 2017

These three films cover 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 Respond to Suspicious Behaviour

Identify and Deal with Suspicious Items

Identify and Deal with Suspicious Items

How to React to Firearms or Weapons Attacks

How to React to Firearms or Weapons Attacks

Introduction to Counter Terrorism Awareness

Introduction to Counter Terrorism Awareness

This short presentation incorporates three new CT films into the core guidance needed by those who work in a Crowded Place, whether in the UK or abroad. In around 16 minutes it will show your staff what to expect and how to respond in the best and safest way to the terrorist threat, specifically:

  • How to Identify and Respond to Suspicious Behaviour
  • How to Identify and Deal with Suspicious Items
  • How to React to Firearms or Weapons Attacks

The presentation is accompanied by a helpful leaflet (PDF, 178KB, 2 pages) which can be printed and distributed as an aide memoire for staff and refers to the ACT: Action Counters Terrorism guidelines for reporting any suspicious behaviour or items.

New Run Hide Tell video for holidaymakers

In addition to the industry training, holidaymakers travelling abroad this summer are also being urged to watch a new video designed to help keep them safe in the event of a terrorist attack.

New Run Hide Tell video

This film is four minutes long and outlines key actions to take if terrorists strike.

While there is no specific intelligence that British holidaymakers will be targeted this summer the launch of the film, and supporting information, is part of a general campaign to raise awareness among the public. It highlights the steps people can take to minimise the impact of an attack including knowing the local emergency services number.

The central message is Run, Hide, Tell, which was first launched by UK police in December 2015 after attacks in Paris. It was recently re-issued to the public by officers during Londons Borough Market incident.

The original film to launch Run, Hide, Tell was based in an office block setting but the new travel-related videos show an event taking place in a hotel.

In June 2015, 30 British travellers were among 38 killed by terrorists at a resort in Tunisia. UK police were determined to work with the travel industry to do everything possible to learn from the tragedy.

Detective chief superintendent Scott Wilson, National Coordinator for Protect and Prepare, says:

The chances of being caught up in a terrorist incident are still low, but sadly we have seen atrocities take placein the UK and abroad. So it is important everyone - staff and customers - stays alert and knows what to do if theworst was to happen.

Understandably people want to go on holiday to relax and enjoy themselves, but we need to remain vigilant atall times.

We want people to think of this in the same way they do the safety film airlines show before take-off. They dontexpect anything bad to happen but it is a sensible safety precaution to show people what to do.

A few minutes of your time spent watching the video before you go on holiday could save you and your lovedones. And find out in advance the local emergency number. For EU counties it is 112. Other numbers can befound on the foreign and commonwealth Office website.

Nikki White, Director of Destinations and Sustainability from ABTA adds:

We recognise the importance of raising awareness and providing clear guidance for our members and theiremployees. We know that customers would look to those staff working in their hotels and resorts to take thelead and respond quickly to an emerging situation.

Representatives of the travel industry, taking part in the training, have responded positively.

We will continue to work closely with the police to make sure we are doing all we can to help raise awareness ofthese messages.

The key advice is:

Run to a place of safety. This is better than trying to surrender or negotiate.

Hide it is better to hide than confront. Barricade yourself in, turn your phone to silent and only when it is safe to do so

Tell the authorities by calling the emergency number 112 for the EU. For other numbers check here

British Sign Language versions

British Sign Language versions of all the videos are available on this link.

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