A counter-terrorism training initiative which assists businesses in preventing, handling and recovering from a terrorist attack, has reached a milestone as more than 1,000 people have now attended the course run by City of London Police.
Project ARGUS, is a National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) initiative, which explores ways to aid businesses in preventing, handling and recovering from a terrorist attack. ARGUS, or Area Reinforcement Gained Using Scenarios, aims to raise awareness of counter-terrorism issues and make the business community more resilient.
About ARGUS
The initiative – it’s free – takes delegates through a multi-media simulation of a series of terrorist attacks in a crowded place, highlighting the importance of having the necessary plans in place to help safeguard staff, customers and company assets. It also emphasizes the need to practice those plans regularly. ARGUS explores the peoples options and reactions following an attack and considers what the initial priorities should be, before moving on to consider issues around business continuity and, finally, how businesses can help prevent future attacks. During the day delegates also receive valuable information and advice from the City of London, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade who form a panel alongside City Police.
Chief Insp Kevan McCrone, head of the City of London Police counter-terrorism section who facilitate the initiative, said: “This is a great milestone for us, the scheme has proved a big hit with delegates and continues to go from strength to strength. It’s vital that businesses of all sizes consider how they will deal with the disruption caused by a major crisis, emergency or incident. Through ARGUS we’re able to communicate valuable counter-terrorism messages to City organisations and help them to develop closer links with us and the other emergency services.”
If you, or someone you know, would like to attend a Project ARGUS session (there is no charge) or have any questions regarding it, contact: City of London Police counter-terrorism section on 020 7601 2063 or via e-mail to: [email protected]
