ACT Awareness Training
Manchester businesses are invited to attend Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Awareness Training. It is encouraged for all businesses operating a licensed premises in Manchester city centre.
ACT Awareness is part of the city’s commitment public safety following the 2017 Arena attack. The training is administrated by CityCo in partnership with Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Police and North West Counter Terrorism Unit.
The session is delivered by NaCTSO/Protect UK and National Protective Security Authority trained advisors.
Training content is designed to raise vigilance of the current terrorist threat to the UK and provide businesses with protective advice and guidance.
The training is supported by Figen Murray OBE. Read more about Figen’s campaigning work and Martyn’s Law on her website.
Who Should Attend
The training is for Venue Managers, Assistant GMs, Operations Managers, Bar Managers, Front of House.
Training Agenda
- Introduction to Counter-Terrorism
- Current Threat in the UK
- Identifying and Responding to Suspicious Behaviour
- Identifying and Dealing with Suspicious Items
- Responding to a Firearms or Weapons Attack
PACT Kits
Attendees will also be taken through the city’s new PAcT Kit scheme at the end of the session, with guidance around how to use the First Aid Kits.
Please register each attendee separately.
For enquiries, please email events@cityco.com
Useful Links
Martyn’s Law
Martyn’s Law information including the draft legislation, explanatory notes, draft templates and guidance. Info
ACT E-Learning
ACT Awareness online. The E-Learning scheme takes 45 minutes to complete. Info
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)
Expert advice and research to support counter terrorism and protect the public. Info
Protect UK
Platform of resources to support organisations in evaluating and managing risk posed by terrorism. Info
Publicly Accessible Locations/Crowded Places Guidance
Advice for varying sectors and scenarios. Info
Public Access Trauma Kits (PAcT)
If your business is looking to keep trauma kits on site, CityCo has partnered with local supplier Steroplast to supply. Info
Invitation
Invites are circulated to CityCo members, City Centre BID and ABID levy payers.
To update any company contact details, email events@cityco.com
