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What is CSSC ? CSSC stands for Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications. It represents a partnership between, the Police, Government and industry that brings businesses and business networks to ensure businesses receive the information they need, when they need it, to stay safe and secure in the lead up to and during and after the Games. To do this, CSSC builds on existing (but specialist) successful and proven security networks such as Project Griffin (security sector) and Sisterbanks (finance sector), to provide a means for the Police and Government to communicate with the wider private sector - businesses big both big and small, with ‘one voice’ on safety and security, as well as to receive feedback from business on the security issues important to them. CSSC does not provide information on travel disruption (for example that which may affect your staff travelling to work, or deliveries being made to your business). To find out how you might be affected by this and what you can do to prepare, please visit www.getaheadofthegames.com . The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a once in a life time opportunity. It is a top priority of the Government and everyone involved to ensure they are safe and secure, something that London, the UK and the world can enjoy and that they help deliver a lasting legacy we can be proud of. Partnership working between the Government, police and businesses is key to achieving this. Police and Government want to make sure businesses have the information they need before, during and after the Games to help keep people safe, keep businesses secure and to support the security operation. This is what the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications partnership is for. The CSSC uses a range of channels to communicate safety and security information to the private sector with one voice, whilst also addressing concerns about the security issues that matter most to business. The Games have provided a powerful catalyst for this enhancement to public-private communication but the driving force for change has always been the goal of making lasting improvements to safety and security communication with the wider private sector. Businesses in London can sign up to get this information now, free. To register for information updates on safety and security activity in London now, go to www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk and follow the Metropolitan Police Service at www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk and www.twitter.com/co11metpolice (for public order updates). How does CSSC affect my business? CSSC plays an important part in helping keep your people safe and your business secure by providing you with accurate, timely and authoritative safety and security information to help to help you prepare and respond where necessary, before, during and after the Games. How does CSSC work? CSSC provides accurate and timely safety and security information for business through a range of channels including: o The Metropolitan Police Neighbourhood Link message alert service (www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk) and MPS twitter feeds (follow us at www.twitter.com/co11metpolice and www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk) for information on safety and security activity in London o An interactive network of representatives from across the private sector known as industry sector leads (ISLs) who have coordinated their own extensive networks o A network of participating business and trade associations. This work will be managed by Police and business representatives working together and co-located during times of need. This arrangement is known as the ‘CSSC hub’ which will be hosted by Transport for London from the beginning of the Torch relay through to the end of the Games. CSSC has been modelled on two successful (but specialist) schemes that have been run in the financial sector for more than a decade and were deployed during incidents such as the 2005 London bombings and the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The Bank of England brings considerable experience to bear, acting as the co-ordinator of the initial contact between the authorities and the business sector representatives in the event of an incident. Each business sector is represented by one or more industry sector leads who work with the Metropolitan Police voluntarily to share advice with their sectors and to provide expert feedback on behalf of business. Who runs CSSC? CSSC is led by the Metropolitan Police in partnership with the Home Office, business and a range of key partners. Who are your key partners? CSSC is based on a broad collaboration involving many different organisations, including the Greater London Authority’s London Resilience team, Transport for London, City of London Police and the British Transport Police to name but a few. How do I ensure my business is linked into CSSC? For safety and security information relevant to London you can sign up to the Metropolitan Police’s Neighbourhood Link message alert service www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk and follow them at www.twitter.com/co11metpolice and www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk. What is Neighbourhood Link? You should sign up to neighbourhood link to receive essential safety and security information and advice from the Metropolitan Police relevant on relevant activity in London and your local area. You can sign up to this service at www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk What can I do now? Sign up to Neighbourhood Link (www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk) and follow the Metropolitan police at follow us at www.twitter.com/co11metpolice (public order)and www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk for information on safety and security activity in London. Ensure your business continuity, resilience and or security plans are up-to-date and take account of the Games. Help prepare your business for the Games by consulting the guidance located at www.london2012/get-involved/business-network/preparing-your-business.php and on the Metropolitan Police website at www.content.met.police.uk/Site/olympicsadvice Consult www.getaheadofthegames.com to make sure you are aware how the roads and public transport system will be affected by the Games. Is the CSSC only for businesses in London? The CSSC is led by the Metropolitan Police and whilst it primarily focuses on businesses in London, the businesses and trade associations that form the major part of its network are both local, national and international.





