Protecting our communities

Welcome to Project Griffin, a police initiative to protect our cities and communities from the threat of terrorism. It brings together and coordinates the resources of the police, emergency services, local authorities, business and the private sector security industry.

Project Griffin was developed by the City of London Police and formally introduced in London in April 2004 as a joint venture between the City and Metropolitan police forces. Its remit was to advise and familiarise managers, security officers and employees of large public and private sector organisations across the capital on security, counter-terrorism and crime prevention issues.

Following its unqualified success in London, Project Griffin is increasingly being adopted by other police forces, cities and communities across the United Kingdom. It has also generated interest and acclaim overseas, particularly in the United States, Hong Kong and Australia.

Participating police forces across the UK

News

May 2009

New version confirmed - 1st June

The new version of the Project Griffin online refresher system is due to be launched on the 1st June 2009.  This system will include new modules to enhance the existing training.  Read more…

April 2009

Griffin Guards Deployed at G20

The City of London Police saw a huge increase in reports of hostile reconnaissance in the lead up to the event which helped the Police to gather intelligence and information.  Read more…

Griffin in Home Office document

The City of London Police hosts an all-day seminar focusing on the introduction and implementation of Project Griffin across the UK.  Read more…