Safety and Security
Be Alert, not Alarmed
The pages in this section will give you access to up-to-date advice, information, resources and training relating to any potential terrorist risk.
Please share this information with colleagues who do not have access to the Intranet.
If you are concerned about something that you think could be terrorist related, phone Police on 999 or 101 (non emergency), ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) on 0800 789 321, or visit www.gov.uk/ACT
You will find reference to a number of terms which may be unknown to you in the context of safety and security. These are described below:
CONTEST refers to the UK government’s Counter-terrorism strategy. CONTEST’s aim is to reduce the risk to the UK and its interests overseas from terrorism.
• PREPARE – mitigates the impact of an attack if it occurs
• PROTECT – strengthens protection against attack.
• PREVENT – prevents people from being drawn into terrorism
• PURSUE – aims to stop terrorist attacks by investigation and detection
Highland Council - Guidance and Policies
- Highland Council ID card policy (June 2017)
- Building Access policy (June 2017)
- Heavy Goods Vehicle Policy
- Staff Messaging Policy 2017
- Current list of RPO's (Responsible Premises Officers)
this list is owned and managed by Property Team, Development and Insfrastructure
Each Service Director is required to identify and designate suitably competent personnel for the role of RPO (and, where appropriate, a deputy RPO) and to ensure that these details are passed to D&I Property Systems Support to update the Corporate Property Management system via email to D&I Property Systems Support.
Highland Resilience Page
A Highland Resilience website has been set up and you can sign up for free text alerts about major emergencies in the Highlands, as well as get useful information about keeping safe.
http://www.highland.gov.uk/highlandresilience/
Cyber Security
Click here for the pages relating to Cyber Security
Free Apps
- Citizen Aid http://citizenaid.org/ (or download from your normal app store). This app gives a step by step guide to saving lives in the event of a terrorist attack
- Crowdsav (download from your normal app store) - this app locates nearest defibrillator (UK only)
**These apps are now installed and available on Highland Council issued smartphones**
Click here to find information about when and how to contact Police with suspicions, posters and other resources for your workplace, and information of cyber security which can also be useful at home.
To access online training related to personal safety and prevention of attacks, please click here.
For further information or queries, please contact HealthSafety.andWellbeing@highland.gov.uk
