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17th April 2024 Issue no. 701

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South Bank Patrol officers praised for their actions following Westminster terrorist attack

Corps Security, the leading provider of specialist security services, has recognised five of its officers for their actions during the immediate aftermath of the Westminster terrorist attack, which left four dead and over 50 injured.

Corps Security officers are contracted by the South Bank Employers' Group (SBEG) and on that day members of the South Bank Patrol team were among the first people to arrive at the scene, helping the injured, cordoning off the area and liaising with all the security and emergency services.

Corps Security has worked with SBEG since March 2016 to run the South Bank Patrol which works closely with the police in Lambeth and Blackfriars to improve the everyday experience of people who live, work and visit South Bank.

The South Bank Patrol is trained in advanced interpersonal skills and adopting a non-confrontational approach. This means they are able to help manage anti-social behaviour but they also act as ambassadors for South Bank, helping visitors and Londoners alike with directions. Some members of the South Bank Patrol have targeted powers under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS).

The calm, professional way that the South Bank Patrol performed its duties on 22 March has been praised and recognised by Lambeth's Borough Commander, Richard Wood, and led to them receiving a Special Recognition Award from Corps Security for their actions on that day.

For Peter Webster, Chief Executive of Corps Security, it highlights the vital role of specialist security service providers. He said, 'I'm incredibly proud of what our officers did on that horrific day in terms of putting the public first and helping the emergency services attend to casualties. I also know that security officers up and down the country would have responded in the same way, which is why I think that greater respect needs to be given to those who perform security related tasks. They are often unsung heroes in situations such as this and I believe that the professionalism of the security industry needs to be more widely acknowledged.'

For further information please contact Corps Security on 0800 0286 303 or E: [email protected] or visit www.corpssecurity.co.uk

31st May 2017