Early Warning: Cyber attack alert system
Early Warning is a free service by the NCSC for all organisations to spot malicious activity in their information feed, using IP addresses and domain names. You’ll receive a Daily Threat Alert and Weekly Threat Alert if anything is detected or not. Then your organisation can investigate the issue. This will enhance your security and […]
Banknote checking for retailers – Scottish polymer notes
New Scottish polymer notes are now in circulation for £5, £10, £20 and £50. With the Christmas shopping period underway, please take a moment to read this safety guidance for checking new Scotting banknotes, and to share with staff so they become familiar. Counterfeit notes are always circling, so it is important for retailers handling […]
Phone snatching incidents: Protect your phone and valuables
There has been an increase in phone snatching incidents in the local area and the West End. The thieves are snatching phones and gettting away on scooters/ e-scooter/ bikes. They target busy streets, tubes and mainline stations, and come up behind victims on pavements, or grab from the road. Police are carrying out daily operations […]
Buy toys safely this Christmas
With many of us about to spend significant amounts for Christmas, it is important to be aware that scammers are also looking to cash in. Also some toys can be hazardous to children of a particular age, or could be fake versions of popular toys that can also cause harm. Read the guidance below on […]
Mayor’s Policing and Crime Plan – Have Your Say
Londoners can read the draft Plan and have their say on the proposals until 21 January 2022 The Mayor wants to hear your ideas for tackling crime in London, with his draft Policing and Crime plan. The Mayor wants to instill more trust in the police, tackle the causes of crime and give young people […]
Coffee Talk Breaks with Police Digital Security Centre
Free short talks from the Police Digital Security Centre Join these weekly coffee break talks on simple best practice for anyone who does work or business online on how to protect against cyber attacks and what to do if your system becomes compromised. New topics will be discussed each week and are useful for anyone. […]
See a day in the life of our street wardens on Channel 5
See our wardens and their hard work on Channel 5 Our wardens and several other security professionals in central London were recently filmed on their daily patrols ensuring the public and businesses are safe. The documentary series, Shoplifters and Scammers: at War with the Law, highlights the important, and at times dangerous, work they do […]
SIA conference for security professionals – 10 November 2021
Register to attend The SIA is hosting its first fully virtual flagship event, on Wednesday 10 November. The theme of this year’s conference will be ‘Opportunities for improved public safety in a post-COVID-19 world’. The conference is open to all licensed security professionals and will be free of charge. It will also be the first […]
Staying safe with fireworks and halloween outfits
There are a number of rules to remain aware of when using fireworks. Here are some safety tips from the Office for Product safety and standards Licenced sellers Buy fireworks from licenced in-store and online retailers. Do not buy fireworks from unknown retailers on social media sites. Remember it is illegal for under 18’s to […]
Increased police presence planned for the West End
The Met has announced details of how town centres will be bolstered with hundreds of new police officers in local policing boost. London will soon be getting an additional 650 police officers who will work solely in busy public places and other areas, including those where women and girls often feel unsafe. Camden and Brent […]
