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PROJECT ARGUS
Project ARGUS is a National Counter Terrorism Security Office initiative exploring ways to aid businesses to prevent, handle and recover from a terrorist attack. Project ARGUS highlights the importance of being prepared and having the necessary plans in place to help safeguard staff, customers and company assets. Events are free and take attendees through a realistic terrorist attack using a multimedia DVD presentation. A series of challenges and questions will also be posed to individual attendees and syndicate groups. The simulation provides attendees with a unique opportunity to learn from and contribute to valuable information helping them to protect themselves, their business and community, whether they work in a national chain or a small business. More information about Project ARGUS events in the Tayside area can be found here. Further information can be found on the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) website. BUSINESS FRAUD ADVICE Long Firm Fraud (also known as 'Consumer Credit Fraud') is criminal activity whereby a company is temporarily set up, supported by fake references, so that it can trade on credit with wholesale suppliers, where there is no intention to pay for the goods supplied. By such actions the maximum goods are obtained over the maximum credit period and the criminals duly abscond with the proceeds. The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) has produced a leaflet which offers advice to businesses within the wholesale supply sector, with a view to reducing their exposure to the crime of 'Long Firm Fraud'. Click here to download a copy of the leaflet (PDF, 487KB) SCOTTISH BUSINESS CRIME CENTRE The Scottish Business Crime Centre is a non-profit making organisation created in 1996 under the Business Crime Reduction Strategy for Scotland to establish a unique partnership approach between the police, the business community and government. The main function of the Centre is to provide practical advice to the business and commercial sectors on how to develop business crime reduction and prevention strategies. You can find out more about the Scottish Business Crime Centre and read advice and good practice by visiting its website at www.sbcc.org.uk (opens in a new window) BUSINESS SECURITY ADVICE Is your business prepared for or protected against the unexpected? The following information may be of use in helping you protect your business from various threats, including crime and terrorism. Secure in the Knowledge - Building a Secure Business A nationally produced security booklet to raise the awareness within the business community to the threats they may be vulnerable to and to assist them to protect themselves from crime, terrorism and other threats. Click here to download a copy of this booklet If you would like a printed copy of this booklet, please email us using this form Expecting the Unexpected - Business Continuity in an Uncertain World A nationally produced security booklet to assist companies to plan for a major incident, including the use of effective communication. How quickly can your business get back to 'business as usual' ? Click here to download a copy of this booklet Mail Handling If you are a business and are looking for information regarding mail handling procedures then please refer to the advice offered by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI). Click here to view the CPNI website (opens in a new window) |
