On 22nd May 2017, a suicide bomber detonated a homemade explosive device inside the Manchester Arena killing 23 people and injuring 1,017 others. It has been accepted by government and UK Security Services that different actions could have stopped the plot and the extremist involved could have had his actions flagged and plans revealed, especially in regard to observation of the suspect’s behaviour and his ‘anti-surveillance’ tactics to remain unnoticed.
MaST and CrisisCast are fully committed in supporting the principles of Martyn’s Law and the governments ‘Protect Duty’ plans to help protect public places from terrorist attacks, and ensure that organisations have suitable protective security and preparedness in place.
Protect Duty proposals have been supported by victims groups of the Manchester Arena bombing including the Martyn’s Law campaign which was established by Figen Murray who tragically lost her son, Martyn, in the attack.
Using the medium of film along with story-telling, MaST and CrisisCast have developed a suite of real-life online immersive training such as Behavioral Training and Baseline Counter Terror Awareness to help organisations responsible for security of public venues and crowded spaces, get ahead of the game and become more prepared in the event of a terrorist attack, and look forward to collaborating with both government and those in the private sector to protect the public against those that would wish us harm.