Spotters get security briefing
18.06.10
Sussex Police and Gatwick Airport joined forces to hold a briefing day for aviation enthusiasts on security around the hub in order to help keep the airport and local community safe from terrorism.
The police have operated a voluntary Photo ID card scheme around the airport for the many aviation enthusiasts who visit the airport on a regular basis. There are currently over 200 members signed up and last Saturday the first ever spotters security briefing day took place at the airport.
They were briefed using a series of short presentations on the current threats to aviation, and encouraged to report anything suspicious they may see or hear whilst out and about enjoying their hobby around the perimeter.
Inspector Mark Callaghan said: ‘The aviation enthusiasts who come to the airport are very co-operative with our patrols and act as extra pairs of eyes and ears, especially around the perimeter. It was an encouraging start, and we will definitely plan another such event next year.’
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