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More than a thousand companies sign up for new counter terrorism training...


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ver 1,500 companies across the UK have signed up to an


innovative one-hour training scheme that could help prevent terror attacks.


In just six months since the product was first made available, organisations as varied as John Lewis & Partners, English National Opera and Manchester Cathedral have enrolled their staff.


Called ACT Awareness e-Learning, the training was developed in a ground-breaking partnership between Counter Terrorism Policing and retail giant Marks & Spencer. It covers how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and what to do if an attack should take place.


Free to use, the course can be divided into short sections to suit business needs. However, it takes just 45 minutes in total to complete – 45 minutes that could save lives.


John Frost, Head of Business Continuity from Marks & Spencer, helped lead the project. He says, “The feedback from the staff at M&S and the other organisations taking part has been very positive. Colleagues found the content informative and engaging and a second version of the product is now being planned to keep the training up to date with any emerging threats."


The digital format is proving popular with shopping, entertainment and sports venues, with more companies applying to take part every day.


Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lucy D’Orsi, national police lead for Protective Security says,“All staff working in crowded places – not just those who have a security role – can follow the course and be in a stronger position to help protect themselves, colleagues and the public.


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“We are grateful to Marks & Spencer who entered into this collaboration with us. This is the type of joint working we want to see more of in the future across all sectors. Our officers will still be available to deal with companies on a one-to-one level but this will lead to many more 'eyes and ears' available to help us that could potentially save lives."


Organisations wanting more information, or to apply for registration, should visit the National Counter Terrorism Security Office website. www.gov.uk/government/news/act- awareness-elearning


CSSC East Midlands ISL Award won by Rob Flowerdew from E.ON UK


The East Midlands Region of CSSC has been growing rapidly since its formation in December 2017. Chairman Andrew Nicholls says, “Rob’s contribution has had an invaluable effect on raising the profile of CSSC. Involved from the beginning, Rob is a great example of how Industry Sector Leads can drive forward the purpose of CSSC. Over this past year Rob has established a stable regional network and engaged regularly with the extensive number of contacts that he has sourced. He has helped to develop our messaging strategy through constructive feedback and sharing his own knowledge, ensuing that we can maximise the potential of CSSC.”


Rob is the Security Risk Specialist for E.ON UK. He is responsible for the identification and management of security risks and threats to E.ON's UK businesses and supports emergency and crisis response. Rob’s previous roles at E.ON UK have given him experience in the reactive side of security, including criminal investigations and civil litigation. Rob says, “I am honoured to be presented with this award from the Regional Management Board. I have seen the effect CSSC can have on security and the huge potential for this organisation in the future.”


Further details on membership for the CSSC for any UK region can be found on the website www.thecssc.com.


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he ISL Award was presented to Rob Flowerdew by Don Randall


MBE during the CSSC Annual Dinner at the Grange City Hotel in London on 6th November.


This annual award, sponsored by two-way radio and CCTV supplier Zycomm Electronics, is the first to be made by the CSSC East Midlands Management Board, who established the process to recognise the importance of ISL contributions towards CSSC’s business network.


Cross-sector Safety & Security Communications (CSSC) is a voluntary organisation which relies heavily on the commitment made by individual Industry Sector Leads (ISLs). ISLs are the backbone of the CSSC process and it is easy for their dedication to go unrecognised, with the majority of work carried out by ISLs being completed outside their usual working hours.


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Picture from left: Don Randall MBE; Rob Flowerdew, E.ON UK; Ruth Nixon, Managing Director Zycomm Electronics Ltd; and Andrew Nicholls, East Midlands CSSC Chairman.


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