Security Training

At Murfin Consulting, we deliver high‑impact security training designed to strengthen organisational resilience and equip staff with the confidence to respond effectively to real‑world threats. All courses are developed and delivered by experienced security and legal professionals, ensuring that every session is practical, credible, and aligned with best‑practice standards.

Our training is tailored to your sector, your risks, and your operating environment, providing immediate value whether you require staff awareness sessions, incident response training, or leadership‑level security governance workshops.

Note: Formal guidance for the implementation of Martyn’s Law is still awaiting publication (February 2026). Until official guidance is released, training or consultancy relating specifically to Martyn’s Law should not be delivered or relied upon.

Physical Security & Risk Management Training

Physical Security Fundamentals

Audience: All staff
Duration: 1–2 hours
Overview:
This session provides essential awareness for staff across any organisation, covering the building blocks of effective physical protection.
Topics include:

Access control and visitor management
Perimeter and building protection
CCTV, lighting, and surveillance good practice
What “good security” looks like across different types of premises.

Conducting Internal Security Checks

Audience: Duty managers, supervisors, caretakers, security teams
Duration: 2–3 hours
Overview:
A practical course focused on identifying vulnerabilities before they escalate.
Topics include:

Pre‑opening, in‑shift, and closing security checks
Spotting and escalating security weaknesses
Effective reporting and documentation
Reducing risk in the gaps between external audits

Lone Worker Safety Training

Audience: Staff working alone or off‑site
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Overview:
This training equips lone workers with the skills to stay safe, maintain communication, and respond to challenging or unforeseen situations.
Topics include:

Lone‑worker risk scenarios
Communication and check‑in systems
De‑escalation techniques
Incident reporting and post‑incident actions

Incident Response & Emergency Preparedness

Incident Response Essentials

Audience: All staff
Duration: 1–2 hours
Overview:
Staff learn how to respond confidently and correctly when an incident occurs.
Topics include:

Immediate priorities when something goes wrong
Communicating effectively under pressure
Supporting colleagues and visitors
Maintaining safety until help arrives

Lockdown & Invacuation Training

Audience: Schools, offices, religious buildings, public venues
Duration: 1–2 hours
Overview:
A structured approach to planning, communicating, and practising lockdown procedures.
Topics include:

When and how to initiate a lockdown
Safe rooms, invacuation procedures, and communication
Staff responsibilities
Practical rehearsal

Bomb Threat & Suspicious Package Procedures

Audience: Management, reception teams, security staff
Duration: 1.5 hours
Overview:
A scenario‑led course designed to prepare staff for threats received in person or remotely.
Topics include:

Handling telephone, email, and verbal threats
Identifying suspicious items
Cordon distances and evacuation considerations
Working with emergency services
Walk‑through scenarios and decision‑making

Business Continuity – Security Incidents

Audience: Management teams
Duration: Half‑day
Overview:
A management‑focused workshop on maintaining operational continuity during security‑related disruption.
Topics include:

Keeping essential functions running
Delegation, responsibility, and leadership roles
Communication strategies during crisis
Recovery planning and return‑to‑normal
Practical crisis scenarios

Management, Leadership & Governance Training

Security Governance & Legal Responsibilities

Audience: Leadership, trustees, senior managers
Duration: 2–3 hours
Overview:
A strategic session covering organisational responsibility for safety and security.
Topics include:

Duty of care and legal exposure
Creating and overseeing security policies
Accountability frameworks
Ensuring staff engagement and compliance

Writing Security Policies & SOPs

Audience: Managers
Duration: Half‑day
Overview:
A practical workshop on drafting effective and operationally useful documentation.
Topics include:

Policy templates and recommended structures
Essential elements of effective security policies
Designing clear, actionable Standard Operating Procedures
Supporting staff adoption and understanding

Crisis Leadership & Decision‑Making

Audience: Leadership, event commanders, duty managers
Duration: Half‑day
Overview:
Focused on enabling leaders to remain effective and decisive in high‑pressure situations.
Topics include: