STAFF COUNTER TERRORISM AWARENESS TRAINING
The increase in the complexity, frequency and magnitude of disasters resulting from terrorism has continued to challenge businesses in terms of preparedness. Lives, property and business operations have been greatly affected by occurrence of such disasters. The face of terrorism is shifting towards active shooter based on global statistics however use of improvised explosive devices is still high across the world. Generally security function remains one of the pillars development both in public and private sector. Business organizations face various security challenges more so from terrorist threats. Commercial enterprises, by virtue of their assets, are on the highest priority for terrorist target which are facilitated by both outsiders and insiders. For instance hotel industry has been one of the worst hit by terrorist acts.
Organizations need to consider their security plans more so on the emergency and response procedures on preparedness to counter terrorism. Terrorism is a specific form of extreme violence, or the threat of violence, carried out for ideological or political motivation with the aim of instilling fear, intimidation, outrage, shock, anger, distress and demoralization into a target population in order to achieve their ultimate objective. This acts of terrorism is not limited to violent attack on people and property but the impact is very wide. According to CPNI Protecting against Terrorism 3rd edition, other impacts of terrorism to an organization include damaged reputation, business discontinuity, high operational costs and many more.
This Counterterrorism awareness online training package has been designed based on the global, regional and national terrorism trend and patterns aimed at imparting skills to employees and general public on how to recognize, report and take action in the event of an attack. This awareness training focuses on raising awareness of potential terrorist threats and criminal activities, supporting a security culture and enhancing emergency response to protect lives (staff, customers and families), property and businesses operation.
Target group: This course is ideal to all staff irrespective of the position one holds in the organization and individuals who want to enhance their counterterrorism awareness skills.
Objectives of this counterterrorism awareness training -This training aims to achieve the following objectives:
a. To equip participants with essential skills to recognize when someone may be becoming or supporting terrorism especially insiders.
b. To increase security awareness of various facets of terrorism and criminal activity that could occur at any facility.
c. To equip participants with skills that will enable them to assess potentially suspicious behaviours and will be able to conduct surveillance at the facility while developing good security practices both in their organizations as well as out of work place especially during emergencies.
d. To equip delegates with skills to timely detect and report hostile reconnaissance, potential suicide bomber or active shooter and apply practical skills during terrorist attack.
e. To equip delegates with skills that will enable them to detect hostile drone and how to counter the threat.
f. To equip delegates with skills on how to be safe during active shooter terrorism incident.
Advantages of taking this online course This Course is advantageous to both Organizations and individuals in the following way:
a. No wastage of man hours: This course is a comprehensive one designed to be undertaken within 5 days of face to face training which many Organizations feel is too long to sacrifice man hours which affects their operations. This online training has been developed to allow staff and individuals to undertake training at their own opportune time within 21 days. After every 7 days a notification reminder shall be sent out just to ensure that one is within the timeline.
b. Builds strong theoretical foundation: Having strong theoretical background is very important in practical application of the same. This online course guarantees acquisition theoretical knowledge and skills in counterterrorism . Upon completion of the course the organization and individuals can request for a table top exercise at a fee. This will only take between 8 – 16 hours depending on the level of the incident as depicted in the scenarios.
c. Value for money: Issuance of certificates upon attaining the minimum score of 50% guarantees value for money since employees will take the training seriously. This training is very cost effective group training of more than 20 persons will be offered a discount of 5-10%
