A statement from Malcolm Tillyer - Southwark Borough Commander regarding the
recent events.
“As you are all aware, there
was a serious terrorist incident in London on Friday and another, linked, on
Saturday in Glasgow. They are subject to ‘live’ investigations being conducted
by S015, Counter Terrorism Command and therefore, it would be inappropriate for
me to comment specifically. However, in light of these events, I urge you to be
alert to, not alarmed by, the current threat. There is no specific threat to
any part of Southwark.
We, as a nation are subject
to a CRITICAL threat level. This means that there is credible intelligence to
suggest that an attack is likely. We can only remain at this level for a finite
period of time and therefore, we have instigated several tactical Policing
Options to bolster security in ‘Better Bankside’ and the whole of Southwark.
Your Safer Neighbourhood’s
Team should visit you and they can provide additional information and support.
I urge you to encourage all
your staff and visitors to be mindful of their own security and that around
them, to report anything suspicious to the Anti-Terrorist hotline on 0800 789
321 and if a person or property are endangered or an immediate response is
required to phone 999.
Please also consider the
following advice carefully with regards your premises:”
- Search
your premises, inside and out, before, during and after opening hours
- Remain
vigilant during opening hours.
- Ensure
your emergency exits are secured when not in use to prevent any
unauthorised entry past any screening regime you have in place
- Evacuation
responsibilities and roles must be clearly communicated to staff, routes
and exits must be well defined and evacuation plans exercised regularly
- Please
ensure all staff and customers are evacuated via the safest route to
outside the recommended minimum cordons distances. Remain out of the line
of vision from any suspect device after exiting any cordoned area
If
you operate a CCTV system ensure that the date and time stamps are accurate and
the system is registered and well maintained, and any images are retained for
at least 31 days."
