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The idea for the Council came about as the Step Change in the volume of disrupted terrorist attacks and attacks on the UK grew during 2016. In addition, the Home Office through JSARC (Joint Security and Resilience Centre) is working on plans and ideas that will see, over the next few years, more of the public domain being ‘policed’ by private security companies.

With the current threat from Terrorism remaining at ‘Severe’ meaning an attack is highly likely and the opening up of public domain for private security, it is the view of the CSC that more can be done to ensure we are prepared for these changes.

Today, the CSC has extended its membership beyond the City of London broadening its collaborative approach beyond the city boundaries. This is benefiting the security industry, helping to assist police forces and emergency services nationwide and improving the safety of our communities.

The footprint of the “Square Mile” lends itself to a significant opportunity for the CSC to draw on its collective resources, deliver the highest levels of expertise, skills, and available resources in support of the City of London, and further promote public safety while always acting in the best interests of the people who work, visit, and live there.

CSC members pool resources in the form of intelligence gathering, information sharing and the physical presence of 1000+ security officers and associated services across the city’s square mile. The strategy aims to ensure the highest detection, prevention, deterrence and response levels.

The City of London Police benefit from knowing there is consistency in response from the security industry, and everyone will be more prepared in the event of a crisis.