We are working with Counter Terrorism Policing to help keep everyone safe this summer. We are supporting their summer campaign at the Genesis Scottish Open, encouraging the public to stay alert and report anything that doesn’t feel right.
We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe. Your safety is our priority and that’s why we have lots of measures in place including enhanced search on entry, security sweeps prior to opening and throughout the day and CCTV monitoring.
You can play your part by trusting your instincts, and if you see something that doesn’t feel right, tell security or a Police Scotland officer. Every report will be taken seriously - you won’t be wasting their time.
Here are some quick tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable time:
• Arrive early, allowing more time for security checks and measures.
• Be patient with security checks. It might seem inconvenient, but they are in place to help you.
• Keep it simple and minimise what you carry. Fewer bags to search will speed up entry.
• Stay alert and look out for each other. If you see something that doesn't feel right, tell security. Don't leave it to someone else.
• Don't leave bags unattended. Never agree to look after a stranger's bag, no matter how genuine they seem.
• If there is an incident, listen to staff and any announcements.
Project Servator
You will also see Police Scotland’s Project Servator security operations on site at the Genesis Scottish Open, as we work together on a range of visible and less visible security measures to keep you safe. Here’s an introduction to some of them, and for more information search #ProjectServator
Uniformed officers
Feel free to talk to officers about their operations on site. They will be happy to answer questions about what they are doing and why.
Partnership Working
The Project Servator team are working in close partnership with our staff and our security teams.
Plain clothed officers
They may be hard to spot, but they keep an eye out for people seeking to avoid checks.
CCTV
Specially trained staff in control rooms help the Project Servator team to identify suspicious activity in real time.
If you see or hear anything that doesn’t feel right, speak to an officer or security, or call 101. In an emergency always dial 999.
We want you to have an amazing time in a safe environment at the Genesis Scottish Open. Thank you for playing your part.
