Advice for Mosques
The below information has been recieved from the National Association of Muslim Police. This is general advice and there is no increased risk to our knowledge.
You may wish to take the following precautionary measures:
1. Ensure that your premises are secure and if fitted your alarm systems are fully operational.
2. Ensure your CCTV system fully operational.
3. Review your contingency plans and evacuation plans.
4. Ensure staff are first aid trained.
5. Ensure stewards are easily identifiable while worshippers are on the premises.
6. Ensure stewards are aware of the procedures in case of trouble.
7. Have clear roles and responsibilities for the stewards in case of an incident.
8. Ensure contact numbers for the police are clearly displayed.
9. Consider keeping as little cash as possible on the premises and collections are in a secure area.
10. Consider removing high value goods from display windows overnight.
11. Record serial numbers of any high value stock and goods.
12. Make sure all service doors are kept locked and secure when not in use.
13. Ensure staff report any suspicious activity to security and/or police.
14. Consider regular checks of the building and surrounding area.
15. Identify areas that are vulnerable to forced entry and reinforce.
16. Ensure keyholder list (people who can be contacted in case of emergency at your premises) is updated with the alarm company and the police.
17. Where possible ensure area around the premises is well lit. This will assist identifying possible offenders.
18. Where rubble, builders skips, flammable liquids, gas canisters etc are visible these should be locked away or removed completely from the area.
19. Request a visit from the crime prevention team for advice on better security.
20. In case of an incident, always record the incident number and the officer attending number.
21. Always register incidents with the police.
22. Inform police of any incidents at the earliest opportunity.
23. Ensure any witnesses are available or can be contacted when the police arrive.
24. The police will probably require the CCTV footage. Please ensure it is not erased.
25. If an incident has taken place, try not to move anything until you have sought advice from the police.
26. In the event of a non-emergency, call the police on non-emergency number.
27. In the event of an emergency, call the emergency number 999.
28. If you have any information you wish to provide to police anonymously you can contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
For more information please use the following contact details:
National Association of Muslim Police
