safe, saying, “The actions you take to ensure the resilience of our country are of vital importance. The reality of the threat we face is what the Prime Minister has called a generational struggle. But make no mistake, we can match and outpace what is needed.”
The Cross-sector Safety & Security Communications (CSSC) hub is a partnership between law enforcement agencies, local and national government organisations and private sector businesses. It delivers accurate, timely and authoritative messaging and information on an ongoing basis and in times of major incidents with far-reaching impact.
For more details, see
www.vocal.co.uk/cssc
City of London Sheriffs’ Award T
he prestigious City of London Sheriffs’ Award for Bravery was presented on
Monday 12 October 2015 by Sheriff Dr Christine Rigden at the Annual Dinner of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, at Plaisterers’ Hall. The Award recognises outstanding acts of bravery by individuals from across the UK who without thought for their own safety, act to confront danger in a selfless and inspirational way.
The Award was launched by the Company after the 2007 London tube and bus bombings, in conjunction with former Lord Mayor, Sir David Brewer.
Project Griffin Community Award 2015
Minister for Security, Rt Hon. John Hayes, speaks at Annual CSSC Dinner
T
he annual Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications
(CSSC) dinner was held at the Grange City Hotel in October. The keynote speaker, Rt Hon. John Hayes MP, Minister for Security, spoke about the increasingly difficult security threat. He quoted the MI6 Director who recently said that at least six significant attacks have been thwarted this year.
He was forthright about his own approach: “It is lucky that I am free of doubt and fear. This is essential, we cannot have our hands tied behind our backs to match and beat our enemies. Government must ensure the safety of its people and cannot tolerate apologists.”
The Minister was also very positive about the central role of the private sector: “Government must engage the whole country. It is in our national interest and the private sector is vitally important.” He discussed how representatives from the organising bodies for the London 2012 Olympic Games are sharing best practice with those organising Tokyo 2020, as an example of how research and development work with industry can drive innovation.
John Hayes was clear that partnership working drives outcomes and that organisations like CSSC help keep our country
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Ilteris Babayid from Mitie, who proposed Terry for the award, said, “Terry's vigilance is worthy of praise and should be set as an example to all officers working in large cities and busy public places, with a high terrorist threat.”
In his nomination, Ilteris cited numerous examples when Terry’s vigilance has paid dividends. On one particular occasion, Project Servator was taking place around One New Change in the City of London where Terry patrols. He spotted a member of the public acting suspiciously. Illteris said, “Terry trusted his instincts and the training he had received and reported this person to ONC Control Room.” It was later revealed that the individual concerned was part of Project Servator, assigned to test the awareness of the police officers. Terry's attentiveness was praised by the Police sergeant that day.
On presenting the award to Terry Robinson, Don Randall said, “I am delighted to hear about your outstanding efforts in our vital work to keep our community safe. It is a great pleasure and privilege to have you and your wife with us this evening and to present you with this award.”
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t the recent CSSC Annual Dinner, Don Randall MBE, CSyP presented Terry
Robinson of Mitie Security with the Project Griffin Community Award 2015.
This award recognises the exceptional contribution of an individual or team to the vital role that Project Griffin plays in ensuring the safety of our community.
This year’s winner is Zoe Brown from Manchester. On New Year’s Day Zoe was at home with her partner Matthew and their baby, when she heard banging on the window of the house opposite. She saw a man attempting to climb in whilst shouting at the occupant, his partner. The man said that he was locked out and then started to kick the door, eventually forcing it open. Zoe heard the sound of a woman screaming, which continued, so Zoe went to look and saw a female being dragged along by her hair. Zoe immediately ran into the house and pushed the man away from the woman, helped her to her feet and took her outside.
The man went back into the house and came out brandishing a knife, threatening Zoe’s partner, Matthew who had come to help. Zoe, with no regard for her own safety, launched herself at the man and knocked him to the floor. The couple then managed to restrain and disarm him. Shortly afterwards police arrived and arrested him.
Zoe’s selfless action put her own life on the line to protect others and was an outstanding example of the intent of this award. After the presentation Zoe said, “I just did what anyone else would have done.”
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