It's more important than ever that everyone plays their part in tackling terrorism. Your actions could help the Police prevent terrorism and save lives.
We are pleased to support a national public awareness campaign encouraging everyone to play their part in tackling terrorism.
Your actions could help Police prevent terrorism and save lives.
To watch a short video, illustrating the types of things to look out for, click here
Like other criminals, terrorists need to plan. If you see or hear something unusual or suspicious trust your instincts and ACT by reporting it in confidence at gov.uk/ACT.
We are also encouraging islander's to sign up a free award winning counter terrorism course. Devised by counter terrorism officers and security experts, the ACT Awareness eLearning package will teach you how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and what to do in the event of a major incident.
You can read more about it here: https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/actelearning/
To register and start learning, go here: https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/actelearning/
Staying safe
We are lucky to live in the relative safety of our Island the threat of terrorism within the UK is very real. With a little knowledge and planning you can help to protect yourself against terrorist attacks. Below is information on what to do in the event of an attack and how to stay safe when travelling abroad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUCW_mk35Xc
Terrorist Firearms and Weapons Attack: Firearms and weapons attacks are rare in the UK. The 'stay safe' principles give some simple actions to consider at an incident and the information that armed officers may need in the event of a weapons or firearm attack:
RUN
- Escape if you can
- Consider the safest options
- Is there a safe route?
- Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?
- Insist others leave with you
- Leave belongings behind
HIDE
- If you cannot RUN, HIDE
- Find cover from gunfire
- If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you
- Cover from view does not mean you are safe, bullets go through glass, brick, wood and metal
- Find cover from gunfire e.g. substantial brickwork / heavy reinforced walls
- Be aware of your exits
- Try not to get trapped
- Be quiet, silence your phone and turn off vibrate
- Lock / barricade yourself in
- Move away from the door
TELL
- Call 999 - what do the police need to know? Location - Where are the suspects?
- Direction - Where did you last see the suspects?
- Descriptions - Describe the attacker, numbers, features, clothing, weapons etc.
- Further information - Casualties, type of injury, building information, entrances, exits, hostages etc.
- Stop other people entering the building if it is safe to do so
Armed police response
- Follow officer's instructions
- Remain calm
- Can you move to a safer area?
- Avoid sudden movements that may be considered a threat
- Keep your hands in view
- Officers may point guns at you
- Treat you firmly
- Question you
- Be unable to distinguish you from the attacker
- Officers will evacuate you when it is safe to do so