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Project Griffin

Project Griffin is an internationally-acclaimed development tool for businesses to help protect their staff and local communities from terrorism.

International terrorism and domestic extremism continue to be a real threat across the UK and it is imperative that the emergency services, communities, businesses, local authorities and other agencies work in partnership to reduce the risk of becoming a terrorist target.

Assistant Chief Constable Helen Ball, of Thames Valley Police, outlines the importance of Project Griffin in the following video:

• View Project Griffin introduction video (opens new window).
• Read introduction video transcript.

Thames Valley Police is rolling out a programme of awareness events across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The awareness day is aimed mainly at security personnel - however, it is also relevant for any member of staff working within the business sectors of our local communities. Through the success of the project nationally, delegates are also invited from a broader section of the community and therefore the content chosen for the day is relevant to all who attend.

Project Griffin’s training material is up-to-date, relevant and delivered by experts in counter terrorism.

Project Griffin is accredited by Skills for Security, leaders in training, development and accreditation within the security industry. It is also accepted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) (opens new window) as continuous development training and can be included as part of an individuals performance and development.

Created by the City of London Police (opens new window) in 2004, Project Griffin was developed to help counter the threat from terrorism and major civil disasters in the city by training security staff, facilities managers, and others responsible for the security of premises. It was an immediate success and has since been adopted in many areas across the UK as well as in Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.

Project Griffin aims to encourage members of the business community to work in partnership with the police to deter and detect terrorist activity and crime. This is achieved by:

• Raising awareness of current terrorism and crime issues.
• Sharing and gathering intelligence and information.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Seeking solutions to defeating terrorism and crime.
• Maintaining trust and confidence in the police and other authorities.
• Empowering people to report suspicious activity and behaviour.

View more information about Project Griffin (opens new window) at the City of London Police Project Griffin website.