March 2008 - Gatwick Airport is first airport to join Project Griffin

Project Griffin is now ‘live’ at London Gatwick Airport, the first airport to join the programme. As a self-contained policing area, Gatwick is an ideal location for Project Griffin, with all staff working towards the same goal of maintaining the security and efficient running of the airport.

The aim of the police is to build on existing relationships with all airport workers, ensuring that everyone feels confident in recognising and reporting suspicious activity and behaviour. This will be the key to success for the project. The first Awareness Day for participants focused on crime and counter-terrorism issues, specifically as they relate to the day-to-day running of the airport.

Superintendent Robin Smith, Divisional Commander for Gatwick, said: "Project Griffin is the embodiment of the partnership approach to protective security. This is an international initiative to assist the fight against terrorism, and Gatwick Division is keen to support it".