Within North Yorkshire we have set up 3 local multi-agency protect and prepare groups covering the following areas:
- West (Ripon, Richmond, Skipton)
- Central (Harrogate, Selby, Knaresborough, Ainsty)
- East (Scarborough, Whitby, Thirsk, Malton)
These groups work in partnership with businesses and communities to identify risk and vulnerability in relation to a potential terrorist attack in North Yorkshire.
They develop short, medium and long-term strategies and plans to mitigate that risk, such as such the delivery of support events, training, and exercises.
The groups have been set up to help businesses and organisations in North Yorkshire comply with the upcoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law.
The North Yorkshire Safety Advisory Group (SAG) will also be required to take into account Martyn’s Law when event plans are submitted.
For more information or to get involved with your local Protect and Prepare Group, please contact us.