ACT Awareness

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.

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.

Next course
7 October 2026, 9.30-11.30am

To book
Email enquiries@sheffield.bid.com

About the training:
ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) 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. 

To book
Email enquiries@sheffield.bid.com