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    Learning Resource
    Safeguarding Skills

    National Counter Terrorism - Stay Safe

      

    Welcome to the National Counter Terrorism - Stay Safe Learning Resource.  This modules enables learners to develop their knowledge and skills on the steps to take to keep themselves safe in the rare event of a firearms or weapons attack.

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  • About Stay Safe

    Run Hide Tell

    • Attacks in the UK and abroad remind us all of the terrorist threat we face. Police and security agencies are working tirelessly to protect the public but it is also important that communities remain vigilant and aware of how to protect themselves if the need arises.

      National Counter Terrorism policing is providing advice to the public on the steps they can take to keep themselves safe in the rare event of a firearms or weapons attack.

      The police service has released the short public information film called ‘Stay Safe: Firearms and Weapons Attack’ which sets out the key options for keeping safe should the worst happen.

      The film advises those who get caught up in an incident to ‘run, hide and tell’ - guidance which can be applied to any place. We know that from case studies and real life testimony based on the experiences of people who have survived attacks the advice given in the film has saved lives.

    • RUN

      • Escape if you can
      • Consider the safest options
      • Is there a safe route? RUN if not HIDE
      • Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?
      • Insist others leave with you
      • Leave belongings behind

       

      HIDE

      • If you cannot RUN, HIDE
      • Find cover from gunfire
      • If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you
      • Cover from view does not mean you are safe, bullets go through glass, brick, wood and metal
      • Find cover from gunfire e.g. substantial brickwork / heavy reinforced walls
      • Be aware of your exits
      • Try not to get trapped
      • Be quiet, silence your phone and turn off vibrate
      • Lock / barricade yourself in
      • Move away from the door

       

      TELL

      Call 999 - What do the police need to know? If you cannot speak or make a noise listen to the instructions given to you by the call taker

      • Location - Where are the suspects?
      • Direction - Where did you last see the suspects?
      • Descriptions – Describe the attacker, numbers, features, clothing, weapons etc.
      • Further information – Casualties, type of injury, building information, entrances, exits, hostages etc.
      • Stop other people entering the building if it is safe to do so

    • ARMED POLICE RESPONSE

      • Follow officers instructions
      • Remain calm
      • Can you move to a safer area?
      • Avoid sudden movements that may be considered a threat
      • Keep your hands in view

       

      OFFICERS MAY

      • Point guns at you
      • Treat you firmly
      • Question you
      • Be unable to distinguish you from the attacker
      • Officers will evacuate you when it is safe to do so

       

      You must STAY SAFE

      • What are your plans if there were an incident?
      • What are the local plans? e.g. personal emergency evacuation plan

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