The aim is to ensure that all retailers, and in particular those operating in large shopping centres, are fully prepared for a terrorist attack and completely aware of their roles and responsibilities.
Training will last for one day, and involves taking businesses through a simulated terrorist attack. It will look at a number of aspects including recovery from an attack. The course is also set to explore what is likely to happen during an incident, and the types of injury that can be expected.
The first training day was held on 30 July at The Reebok Stadium in Bolton. A further nine events will take place in 2007 under Operation Argus, the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office initiative, with more planned for next year.
More details are available from Greater Manchester Police’s PR Department. Telephone 0161-856 5944 and ask for acting assistant head of PR, Laura Bimpson.