Counter Terrorism
The current national threat level for the UK is substantial.
Ground management should have counter terrorism plans as part of the operations manual to provide protective security appropriate to that level.
Sports grounds generally have effective security and safety measures in place. However, it is important not to be complacent. The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) provides advice and links in relation to counter terrorism.
These guidance notes have been developed by the SGSA in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) to provide more specific guidance for sports grounds management in relation to event management issues. Further information is available on the Protect UK website.
This is especially important during periods of heightened alert when the national terrorist threat level increases, particularly when it is raised to critical.
Guidance notes
We have put together a number of guidance notes to advise on counter terrorism planning, including: