Winter Security

Put security at the top of your list

West Lancashire Borough Council is supporting Counter Terrorism Police’s campaign to help keep crowded places safe over the festive period.

Officers are calling on the public and those who work in our busy towns and cities to remain vigilant and report any concerns to staff, security or - in confidence - to the police at gov.uk/ACT.

This annual campaign asks everyone to be the extra eyes and ears of the police, so we can work together to tackle terrorism.

Senior National Coordinator for Protective Security, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lucy D’Orsi, says: “We are asking everyone out and about enjoying the season to put security at the top of their festive list.

“The chances of any one person being caught up in a terrorist incident are low. But sadly, as we saw in 2017 and more recently, attacks can be carried out anywhere and anytime. The national threat level remains Substantial, meaning an attack is likely, so we need to remain vigilant. Our message is not to worry that you might be wasting our time. If you see something that doesn’t look right – ACT. Report it either to local security or staff - or to police at gov.uk/ACT – and let us check it out. A few minutes of your time could be a precious gift that helps saves lives. Please be a good CT citizen this festive period.”

Crowded places guidance

Whilst there is no intelligence to suggest any imminent attacks, the UK faces a real threat from terrorism and crowded places remain an attractive target.

Crowded places include shopping centres, sports stadia, bars, pubs and clubs which are easily accessible to the public and attractive to terrorists.

This guidance (external link) issued by the National Counter Terrorism Security Of has been written to help those charged with security at crowded places mitigate the threat and help make the UK less vulnerable to an attack.