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Martyn's Law

Protective security
starts with instant voice.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act demands that public venues can communicate, coordinate, and account for every second of an incident. whoot. delivers that capability — out of the box.

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Incident Response — Live
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Control Room

Suspicious package reported — Gate 4 North

14:32:04
Floor Lead

Acknowledged. Diverting team to Gate 4

14:32:08
Control Room

Initiating partial evacuation — Zone B

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Gate 4 Team

Visual on package. Cordoning 30m radius

14:32:18
Control Room

Police notified via PSTN dial-out

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The Legislation

What is Martyn's Law?

Named in honour of Martyn Hett, who lost his life in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, Martyn's Law — formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act — establishes a legal duty for those responsible for certain public premises and events to take proportionate steps to protect the public from terrorism.

whoot — martyns-law-requirements.sh
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ℹ Key obligations for qualifying premises:
→Standard Tier (200+ capacity) — Reasonably practicable procedures to reduce harm & enable evacuation
→Enhanced Tier (800+ capacity) — Additional measures: risk assessments, security plans, staff training, cooperation with authorities
→Designated senior individual accountable for compliance
→Procedures must be documented, drilled, and demonstrable
→Enforced by a new Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulatory function
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✓ Always-on voice rooms: configured
✓ Recording & retention: active — tamper-proof
✓ AI transcription: enabled — 30+ languages
✓ Audit trail: immutable — exportable
✓ PSTN dial-out: available
✓ Scenario replay: ready

Purpose-Built for Protective Security

When seconds count,
phone trees don't work.

Martyn's Law demands that venues can rapidly notify, guide, and protect the public. whoot. replaces radios, phone trees, and ad-hoc messaging with an always-on, fully recorded, instantly accountable communications platform.

Instant Alerts 100% Recorded AI Transcription Scenario Replay Audit Trail AES-256

Four requirements. One platform.

whoot. addresses the core operational demands of Martyn's Law in a single, integrated solution.

Instant Communications

The Act requires venues to have procedures that enable rapid notification and coordination. whoot.'s always-on voice rooms mean your entire security team is connected at all times — no calls to make, no numbers to dial.

Push-to-talk reaches all team members instantly
Zone-specific rooms for targeted alerts
Sub-100ms latency — faster than any radio system
PSTN dial-out to external services from within the room

Full Accountability

Martyn's Law requires a designated senior individual with responsibility for security procedures. whoot. helps by providing an immutable evidence base of every communication, decision, and action taken.

Immutable audit logs: who, what, when
Speaker identification on all recordings
Exportable reports to support SIA inspections
Role-based access with full separation of duties

AI Transcription

Documented procedures and post-incident analysis require accurate records. whoot.'s real-time AI transcription converts every spoken word into searchable, attributable text.

Real-time speech-to-text in 30+ languages
AI-generated summaries and action items
Full-text search across all incident records
Timestamped and speaker-attributed transcripts

Scenario Replay

The Act expects venues to train staff and continuously improve procedures. whoot.'s scenario replay turns every drill and incident into a training opportunity.

Full timeline scrubbing with speaker-tagged waveforms
Synced transcription — click any line to jump to audio
Use real drills as training material for new staff
Identify gaps in response and refine procedures

Everything protective security demands

A single platform covering communications, recording, accountability, and analysis.

Instant Voice Coordination

Always-on rooms for security teams. Push-to-talk reaches every team member simultaneously — no dialling, no waiting, no missed alerts.

Full Recording & Retention

Every communication automatically recorded with tamper-proof storage. Speaker identification, timestamps, and configurable retention policies.

AI Transcription

Real-time speech-to-text across 30+ languages. Search any incident by keyword, speaker, or date. AI-generated summaries and action items.

Scenario Replay

Full timeline scrubbing with speaker-tagged waveforms. Review any drill or live incident from start to finish. Train teams with real examples.

Accountability & Audit

Immutable audit trails of every action — who joined, who spoke, when decisions were made. Exportable reports to support your regulatory obligations.

<150ms End-to-End Latency

WebRTC-powered voice with zero startup delay. When seconds matter, your team is already coordinating.

End-to-End Encryption

AES-256 at rest, DTLS-SRTP in transit. Zero-trust architecture with SAML SSO and enforced MFA.

PSTN Dial-Out

Reach essential parties, local authorities, and external stakeholders from within your voice room. No additional infrastructure required.

Role-Based Access

50+ granular permissions across 11 categories. Define who can transmit, who monitors, and who accesses recordings — matching your command structure.

How whoot. Helps

We help you prepare.
Not just plan.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act requires that premises operators take reasonably practicable steps to protect the public. whoot. can help by providing the operational communications infrastructure and the evidential record to support your preparations.

Standard Tier Enhanced Tier Audit Trail GDPR
Procedures to notify & guide individuals to safety in the event of an attack
Measures to reduce vulnerability of premises to terrorist attack
Designated senior individual accountable for compliance
Staff training on recognising suspicious activity & responding to threats
Documented security plans reviewed and updated regularly
Cooperation with emergency services and local authorities
Recording and retention of security-related communications
Real-time coordination capability during live incidents
Post-incident review and continuous improvement processes
Scalable procedures proportionate to venue size and risk profile
Security

Enterprise-grade security. By default.

Sensitive security communications demand the highest level of protection. whoot. encrypts every byte — no optional toggles, no compromises.

Encrypted in Transit

DTLS-SRTP for all media streams. TLS 1.3 for signalling. Perfect forward secrecy ensures past sessions remain secure.

Encrypted at Rest

AES-256 for all stored recordings and transcripts. Data residency controls for UK-based storage requirements.

Access Control

SAML SSO, enforced MFA, 50+ RBAC permissions. Define who transmits, who monitors, and who accesses recordings.

Audit & Monitoring

Immutable audit logs of every action. Real-time anomaly detection. Exportable reports for SIA inspections and post-incident reviews.

Traditional methods vs whoot.

Radios, phone trees, and manual logs were never designed for the requirements of Martyn's Law.

Capability
Traditional Methods
whoot.
Alert propagation
Phone tree (minutes)
Instant broadcast
Accountability trail
Manual logs
Automatic & immutable
Incident recording
Separate system or none
Built in
Transcription
Manual note-taking
AI — real-time
Scenario replay
Not available
Full timeline + audio
Staff training
Classroom only
Replay real drills
Multi-site coverage
Separate radio systems
Single platform
Setup time
Weeks of installation
90 seconds
Encryption
Varies / none
AES-256 always

How venues use whoot.

From 100-capacity venues to 80,000-seat stadia — proportionate, scalable protective security communications.

Arenas & Stadia

Coordinate security across gates, concourses, and control rooms. Instant building-wide alerts with zone-specific rooms for targeted response.

Festivals & Events

Temporary infrastructure for large gatherings. Deploy in minutes, scale to thousands of staff, and maintain full recording for post-event review.

Shopping Centres & Retail

Persistent rooms between on-site security, centre management, and tenant liaison. Lockdown coordination in real time.

Hotels & Conference Venues

Multi-floor, multi-zone coverage with role-based rooms. Guest evacuation coordination with recorded accountability.

Implementation

From obligation to operational readiness

A clear path to operational readiness — no hardware procurement, no complex integration.

Prepare

Establish Rooms

Create always-on voice rooms mapped to your security zones, shifts, and command structure.

Train

Drill & Record

Run security drills over whoot. Every word recorded. Replay sessions to refine response procedures.

Respond

Coordinate in Real Time

When a threat is identified, your entire security team is already connected. Push-to-talk — immediate response.

Review

Analyse & Improve

AI transcription, scenario replay, and exportable audit logs. Build your evidence base. Continuously improve.

Ready to strengthen your security posture?

Protect your venue.
Protect your people.

Speak with our team about how whoot. can help you prepare for Martyn's Law requirements. From initial assessment to full operational readiness.

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