Free online counter terrorism training for SIA members

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office has created password-protected access for the security industry to their ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) Awareness training.

The Security Industry Authority, responsible for regulating the private security industry, says that licence-holders can now get free access to the new counter terrorism awareness product designed for all UK based industry.

The training can be completed in approximately 45 minutes.

Tony Holyland, head of Quality and Standards, said: “This offer from NaCTSO means that everyone in the security field, from front-line operatives to managers and directors, can access up-to-date counter-terrorism guidance free of charge. We strongly encourage everyone in the industry to complete this course, as it will help keep you and the public safe in the event of a terror attack. Please share this information with your colleagues and employees; it could save lives.”

Supt Adam Thomson, Head of NaCTSO, said: “Terrorist attack planning is harder to detect and is happening in a shorter timeframe. This means that security operatives are increasingly on the front line of counter terrorism security. It is very important that security staff, who are responsible for public safety, are able to recognise and respond to potential terrorist attacks. We are delighted to be working with the SIA to offer this training to everyone in the security industry. We hope this offer will be taken up widely, as it could make all the difference in the unlikely event that an attack happens.”