Tag archive for: 'counter terror'

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Scottish security operatives face realistic terror scenarios in SIA-run nightclub exercise
A counter-terrorism emergency planning exercise in a Glasgow nightclub before the holiday (10 April) saw security operatives dealing with realistic terror scenarios presented by actors. The Security Industry Authority (SIA), which is the regulator for the private security industry, ran the safety resilience exercise at Kokomo on Glasgow's West Regent Street. The SIA organised the exercise, which is the first of its kind in Scotland, in partnership with Police Scotland counter-terrorism officers and Glasgow City Council. The training e...
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SIA launches new counter-terrorism e-learning on 10th September
Today, Friday 10 September, the Security industry Authority (SIA) is launching Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Security e-learning for security professionals. The SIA developed the new training in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure. ACT Security is free, specialised training for front line security operatives. The custom-built training provides up-to-date counter-terrorism knowledge to help operatives prepare for and respond to terrorist incidents whils...
ON THE GROUND: The City Security Council

On Wednesday the 29th of May 2019, infologue attended the launch of the City Security Council (CSC). I was invited to what I assumed would be the inauguration of a new acronym to add to the Security Industry’s growing alphabet soup. I realized I was mistaken quite quickly as the speakers began to detail the purpose of this initiative and the journey undertaken to reach this point. It became clear that something si...