Olympic stadium – photo credit: London 2012
be included in all business continuity plans. This must include having lockdown procedures in place, and defining roles and responsibilities for when the events occur.
5.Testing the plan A timetable to allow for these procedures to be exercised on a regular basis will make sure everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing, and increase the effectiveness of a business continuity plan, concludes Chris.
Reliable security consultants have a wealth of experience in providing advice to businesses on producing and implementing security considerations as part of business continuity plans, tailored to the requirements of each individual client.
To find a reliable security consultancy, visit
www.bsia.co.uk/security-consultancies
Improving cross-sector cooperation In addition to making sure security as well as business continuity strategies are tied in and reviewed, it is important for businesses to keep up to date with anything that is happening in their surrounding areas throughout the Games, in order to assess how any incidents or events could potentially disrupt their activity.
The Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications Project (CSSC) is a partnership initiative between the Police, Government and industry that brings businesses across different sectors and their networks together to ensure they receive timely and authoritative messages to stay safe and secure in the lead up to, during and after the Games. The security sector is united in its
support of the project, with 17 organisations involved so far, each undertaking to cascade the messages received quickly to their members and constituents.
Moreover, BSIA members have provided volunteers to man the CSSC physical hub, which officially came into action to coincide with the start of the Torch Relay on Saturday 19th of May and will continue to operate until the end of the Games. Its aim is to facilitate communications from Police BRONZE Community, the National Olympic Co-ordination Centre (NOCC) and the London Resilience Team to ensure the relevant and required messages are being provided and cascaded to the sectors involved. In busy times when resources are already stretched, volunteering staff to carry out duties outside your organisation can be a big ask, so this commitment by BSIA members is not only appreciated, but also demonstrates the value of the project.
To receive the messages from the CSSC, businesses can sign up for free, by going to
www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk or following the Metropolitan Police Service at
www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk and
www.twitter.com/co11metpolice (for public order updates). Earlier in the year, the BSIA also launched a dedicated webpage to help visitors keep updated with the messages. The site can be viewed at
www.bsia.co.uk/CSSC
Years of preparation have gone into the security planning for the Olympics, and have advised all organisations to review their current processes so that they adapt to the challenges that such an extensive event will
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bring. The Games have provided a unique opportunity for improved public and private sector engagement, and the ability to share best practice amongst industries, sectors and also individual businesses.
As the leading trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the BSIA and its members have been at the forefront of security planning for London 2012.
For more information on the benefits of employing BSIA members to take care of the security of your premises, or for details on any of the items discussed above, please visit
www.bsia.co.uk
David Evans Project Director for 2012 British Security Industry Association (BSIA)
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