Counter Terrorism Advice
Bedfordshire Police, together with police forces throughout the
United Kingdom, is better trained and equipped than ever before to
combat the threat of international and domestic terrorism. As part
of the ongoing national counter terrorism strategy, the force has
dedicated Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs) who are
co-ordinated, trained and tasked by the National Counter Terrorism
Security Office (NaCTSO).The primary role of these advisers is to
reduce the vulnerability to terrorist attack by providing
protective security and counter terrorism advice to the following
sectors:
- Industry
- Retail Organisations
- Leisure
- Financial Institutions
- Utilities
- Medical Research & Educational Institutes
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- NHS Trusts
- Transport
- Major Tourist Locations
- Trade organisations
The CTSAs work closely with Police Forces, Government
departments and other agencies throughout the country to provide
expert advice in the following areas:
- Risk Assessments / Vulnerability Surveys
- Bomb Threat Response
- Physical Security Measures
- Mail Handling Procedures
- Business Continuity & Contingency Planning
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Secure Storage of Pathogens, Toxins and Radiological
Materials
- Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Protective
Security
The public can also play a key role in supporting the Police. By
remaining vigilant, being security minded and having good security
measures in place, you can protect your business against crime and
make the work of terrorists more difficult. A small investment in
security measures greatly enhances the feeling of security on
behalf of everyone and helps protect those around you.
For non-urgent crime prevention advice, businesses can contact
their local Police Crime Reduction Officer, but if you feel that
your company could benefit from counter terrorism security advice,
you can write to the following address:
Counter Terrorism Security Advisor
Specialist Crime Services
Luton Police Station
Buxton Road
Luton
LU1 1SD
email: Counter Terrorism
Security Advisor
Useful Publications & Advice
Please view the following Publications, which have been made
available by the Home Office:
For more information please visit the following
websites:
National Security Advice Centre: http://www.mi5.gov.uk/
UK Resilience: http://www.ukresilience.info/home.htm
Home Office: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/security/
If you suspect it, report it
If you think you have seen a person acting suspiciously, or if
you see a vehicle, unattended package or bag which might be a
threat, immediately move away and call 999.
The terrorist threat remains real and there is no room for
complacency. The public should remain alert and aware of their
surrounding at all times. If something strikes you as suspicious
and out of place then trust your instincts and call the police.
If you have suspicions about somebody's activities or behaviour,
or if you have any information that might be relevant, call the
Anti-Terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321. Let the
police decide if the information you have is important. What might
seem insignificant on its own could actually provide a vital link
in a wider investigation.
Terrorists have to live somewhere. They store their equipment
and materials somewhere. They need vehicles. They have people who
help them - and these people might come and go at strange times of
the day and night. They may make unusual financial transactions or
use false documents to hide their real identities. They may be
behaving differently to how you've known them to behave in the
past.
If you suspect it, report it. You can also give non-urgent
information that may assist police investigations by calling
Bedfordshire Police: 101.
If you have information that requires an urgent and immediate
police response always call 999 .