Transport Industry Training

Protest & Public Order Training for the Transport Sector.

Prepare your team to confidently manage protests and public order situations with expert-led training. This course equips professionals with risk assessment, crowd dynamics understanding, de-escalation techniques, and legal considerations to handle challenging scenarios safely and effectively.

This course is tailored to professionals in the the transport sector, enabling them to confidently manage protests. It covers legal obligations, professional conduct, safe removal techniques, and strategies to ensure the safety of both passengers and staff.

Suggested attendees.

Protests can significantly impact public transport networks, requiring staff to handle service disruptions, passenger safety, and operational risks. This training supports transport professionals in managing crowd control, safety protocols, and conflict resolution. These roles benefit from understanding how to manage protests while upholding legal and professional standards.

Transport Security & Revenue Protection Officers
Station & Depot Managers
Safety & Compliance Officers
Passenger Experience & Communications Teams

Course duration

6 Hours

Course learners

Max 12 Per Course

Course content.

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Part 1:

Understanding protest.

Importance of professional handling of protests.
Brief history and evolution
of protests.
Legal implications: Understanding the right to protest as a qualified right.
Balancing protest rights with those of others—key to
decision-making
on intervention.

Part 2:

Operational considerations.

Importance of strong collaboration with venue
event managers.
Identifying the venue’s goals and resources.
PRT resources/medical support.
Working in sterile areas.
Protocol for recording actions to demonstrate proportionality.

Part 3:

Techniques.

Overview of manual protester removal methods.
Practical exercises on safe and respectful removal.
Importance of maintaining professional conduct under observation.

Part 4:

Security awareness.

Preparing for potential multiple protests.
Ensuring controlled areas remain secure.

Part 5:

Collaboration with law enforcement.

Engaging with Met Police specialists.
The trigger point for police involvement/police resources available.

Part 6:

Presenting evidence.

Guidelines for gathering and presenting evidence of actions taken.

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PROTEST PUBLIC ORDER TRAINING

To enquire about protest and public order training, please get in touch.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our protest public order training equips your staff with the essential skills to navigate conflicts effectively, reduce stress, and create a more positive workplace culture.

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