Counter-terrorism initiative at Gatwick
17.03.08
Gatwick will become the first UK airport to ‘go live’ with the Project Griffin counter-terrorism initiative, which has already been launched in 25 cities across England, Scotland and Wales. Project Griffin was developed by the City of London Police to advise managers, security officers and employees of large public and private sector organisations on security, counter-terrorism and crime prevention issues.
Being a self-contained policing area, Gatwick Airport is an ideal location for introducing Project Griffin as all of its members of staff are working towards the same goal – maintaining the security and efficient running of the airport. The project will be launched with an Awareness Day related to the running of the airport, and aimed squarely at equipping members of the community with knowledge and information to help them to work with the police on detecting and deterring terrorist activity or crime.
The Awareness Day is designed to introduce the Griffin concept and establish relationships and networks. The focus is on how to recognise, respond to and report on any suspicious activity and behaviour. It also helps participants think about their own local procedures for dealing with certain types of incident and emergencies.
Superintendent Robin Smith – the divisional police commander for Gatwick Airport – said: ‘Project Griffin is the embodiment of the partnership approach to protective security. We are extremely keen to support what has quickly become an international initiative designed to assist the fight against terrorism and criminality.’
For more information on Project Griffin visit www.projectgriffin.co.uk, send an e-mail to: ian.mansfield@cityoflondon.police.uk or telephone 020 7601 2863.
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