New course dates for 2026
Why is Sheffield BID offering this training?
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and welcoming city centre, Sheffield BID is working with Counter Terrorism Policing to provide practical training for businesses. A new schedule of dates is now available for 2026. These sessions help staff understand potential risks, build confidence, and learn how to respond effectively - ensuring everyone feels prepared without disrupting day-to-day operations. A well-prepared business community benefits everyone.
Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) & See, Check and Notify (SCaN) courses for 2026
ACT Awareness Training
Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Venue: TBC
About the training:
ACT Awareness is suitable for anyone in any job role—no prior knowledge required. Attending this training session first is a pre-requisite for additional courses on this schedule.
Aims:
- Raise awareness of the threat from terrorism
- Actions to protect yourself and your organisation during an attack
Format:
Modules include:
- The current threat
- Identifying & reporting suspicious activity
- Responding to suspicious items
- Responding to firearms or weapons attacks
Interactive Q&A included.
ACT Operational
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Duration: 3–4 hours
Venue: TBC
Prior knowledge: ACT Awareness training required
About the course:
An interactive workshop for Heads of Department and security staff, using real-life scenarios to test understanding and plans.
- Improve security culture
- Understand your role in an incident
- Increase confidence in response
SCaN for Communications Professionals
Dates: Wednesday 4 March or Tuesday 17 March 2026
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Duration: Half day
Venue: TBC
Prior knowledge: ACT Awareness training required
About the training:
Interactive workshop enabling communications professionals to deliver security-minded deterrence messaging at their site.
SCaN for CCTV Operators
Date: Thursday 5 March 2026
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: TBC
Prior knowledge: ACT Awareness training required
About the training:
Designed for CCTV operators to:
- Identify hostile reconnaissance and suspicious activity
- Understand observational and judgmental errors
- Work in partnership with the police
SCaN for Customer facing staff
Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Prior knowledge: ACT Awareness training required
Venue: TBC
About the training:
Interactive course for staff with face-to-face customer contact, covering:
- Spotting suspicious activity
- The importance of vigilance
- The power of hello
- How to report concerns
Places are limited – please contact enquiries@sheffieldbid.com to book.
