SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recognising-the-terrorist-threat/recognising-the-terrorist-threat

1. Introduction. In the unlikely event, there is a security incident the instructions within this Annex are to adhered too. Contingent commanders should read the information contained within the link so we all know what to do. The PM and Deputy Parade Marshal have incident management training and experience, they also have plans in place to manage a security situation.

All Incident Response will follow JESIP principles.

2. Designated Areas:

  • Incident Control Points (ICP). A designated point where the Police, Parade Marshal and emergency service personnel will co-ordinated any response from. Only incident commanders should enter this area. There are two ICPs:
  • (1). ICP 1. The Police Station
  • (2). ICP 2. Sainsburys car park.
  • Muster Points, Location where the parade will move too if an incident Occurs. The Deputy Parade Marshal is responsible for controlling the muster point, people leaving and arriving, there are three Muster points:
  • (1). Muster Point 1. The bandstand, West End Park.
  • (2). Muster Point 2. Cornerstone car park
  • (3). Muster Point 3. Sainsbury car park.
  • Rendezvous Points (RVP). Locations where the emergency services meet with the Police and Parade Marshal are:

(1). RVP 1. The vehicle park in front of the Police Station

(2). RVP 2. The car park to the side of the library.

(3). RVP 3. Oxbow crescent.

3. Helicopter Landing Site (HLS). West End Park

4. Pre-Parade Inspection

  • The PM and DPM will check the whole route including the Muster areas for suspicious packages prior to the parade (Op WIDEAWAKE). Anything suspicious will be reported to the Police, if this happens the parade will not go ahead until cleared to do so by the Police.
  • The Parade Marshal will ensure the route is closed off at least 15 mins before the parade to ensure the route from the car park to the church are free of obstructions. If the route is not clear and the road junctions not secure (blocked off) the parade will not start.
  • The Parade Marshal is to ensure a first line medically team are in attendance before the parade starts. In the event of an incident, they are to provide first line assistance, second line is to be requested by ringing 999.