MetBaTS - Restricted 1 SO18 Aviation Security Armed Robbery Personal Safety Training Metropolitan...
-
Upload
patrick-thomas -
Category
Documents
-
view
251 -
download
3
Transcript of MetBaTS - Restricted 1 SO18 Aviation Security Armed Robbery Personal Safety Training Metropolitan...
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
1SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Armed Robbery Personal Safety Training
Metropolitan Police Service - January 2006
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
2SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
The Airfreight Industry Minimum Security Standards (AIMSS) requires that companies provide some form of security training for their staff.
This presentation is intended to introduce managers, trainers and staff to:
• What to do to reduce the risk of a robbery
• Actions to take during a robbery
• Post event actions
AIMSS
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
3SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
What is the risk?
•The airfreight industry handles millions of pounds worth of goods every day.
•The higher the value or commercial desirability of the goods themore attractive they are to criminals.
•You work in an environment where there is always an element of risk.
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
4SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Measures to Reduce the Risk
Airfreight Crime in the United Kingdom has been reduced.
The efforts of Operation Grafton and other cargo and transport related initiatives have increasedthe risk to the criminal of being caught.
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
5SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
SOMEFACTSANDFIGURE
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
6SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
What can you do?
Security is the responsibility of everyone and should be seen as an everyday component part of your job.
Enhance your security
•Be ALERT
•Be OBSERVANT
•Act RESPONSIBLY
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
7SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Reducing the Risk
Be Alert You are the best person to identify potential problems in your area. Being aware of your surroundings is a good starting point. Report anything suspicious What is suspicious? Simple, if you believe it is suspicious then it is.
Professional Image
The image presented by a company can influence the decision to target that company.
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
8SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
For these reasons it is important to frustrate their planning and organisation. This can be achieved through;
• Physical security
• Security procedures and policies
• Avoiding routine
Reducing the OpportunityCriminals who target the freight industry
tend to be organised and invest time and effort into any planning and preparation.
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
9SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
The Risk of Routine Routine is a gift to the criminal. Having the same opening time, banking on the same day at the same time, always closing at the same time are all elements that can be reduced. Have a system for opening and entering the premises.
Reception / Drivers Collection Area Procedure
Avoid daily routine
Have a system for closing premises
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
10SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Don’ts and Does During a Robbery
Remember criminals who commit robbery are
DANGEROUS so
•DON’T PANIC -stay in control•DON’T take risks•DON’T have a go•DON’T become involved
but
•DO OBEY INSTRUCTIONS
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
11SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Actions During a Robbery
LOOK LISTENSMELL
And remember TOUCH
Use your Senses
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
12SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Preserve the scene. Secure the premises and … DON’T TOUCH ANYTHING. Phone police and notify your internal security/ duty manager. •Stop trading
•Encourage witness to remain on site
•Write down your account
•Secure video evidence
Post Event Actions
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
13SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Follow up Actions
The Victim Support Scheme is available to all.
It is important to maintain a relationship with the investigating officer who can keep those involved appraised of the progress of the case.
If the matter does go to Court witnesses will get further support from the investigating officer.
Robbery is traumatic for all those involved.
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
14SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Fortunately, armed robberies are rare and, with improved security and better investigative processes, becoming rarer. However, without your help, co-operation and commitment any initiative will struggle.
It is important that everyone is aware of the security risks and takes measures to reduce those risks.
Final Word
The police and freight industry are working closer today than they have ever done. Remember, if you identify an area of vulnerability do something about it!
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
15SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Any questions?
MetBaTS - RestrictedMetBaTS - Restricted
16SO18 Aviation SecuritySO18 Aviation Security
Prepared by:Prepared by:
PC David SeckingtonPC David Seckington
ACIT (Cargo) ACIT (Cargo) SO18 - Aviation Security SO18 - Aviation Security HeathrowHeathrow Phone: Phone: 020 8897 020 8897 7318 7318 Fax: Fax: 020 8897 020 8897 74727472
With thanks to:With thanks to:
Alan Townsend SCD7, Mark Beale Alan Townsend SCD7, Mark Beale SO18, Ian Nightingale SO18.SO18, Ian Nightingale SO18.