The tragic events at the weekend in London show how little is needed to cause catastrophic injury to innocent members of the public and how we all need to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious.
During this time of reflection our thoughts are with those who were injured, the families who lost loved ones and of course with our colleague emergency responders who moved into the area to treat the injured and save as many lives as possible.
Although terrorism is rare in the UK, recent events clearly demonstrate that an attack could happen at any time or place without warning. The current threat to the UK stands at severe, which means an attack is highly likely.
As the Trust continues to ensure it is able to respond to incidents of this nature, should they occur within the east of England, staff are reminded that they may inadvertently find themselves in the middle of an escalating incident without warning and as such they need to ensure their safety along with those around them.
As well as information being on the Trust Intranet site the government have a number of useful websites which provide useful information for staff. There are some simple steps we should all take to protect ourselves and our colleagues.
Remain vigilant
Following the three terrorist attacks in the UK over the last few months, we all need to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity especially regarding the security of Trust premises, vehicles and equipment. Following these simple steps will help protect all of us.
If you are threatened
An information film that provides advice on the steps to take to keep safe in the event of a firearms or weapons attack has been released to the public by the National Counter Terrorism Policing. The public stay safe video can be found at the npcc site.
Both these websites complement the training staff will have received during their recent PU training.
Trust your instincts, because we do. If something doesn’t seem right, report it. We can all do our bit to keep each other safe.
Published 8th June, 2017