Warwickshire Police, together with police forces throughout the United Kingdom, are better trained and equipped than ever before to combat the threat of international and domestic terrorism. The force, as part of the ongoing national counter terrorism strategy, has dedicated Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSAs) who are coordinated, trained and tasked by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), a specialist police organisation co-located with the Security Service in the Centre for the Protection of the National Infrastructure (CPNI).
The primary role of these advisors is to provide protective and counter terrorism security advice to support businesses. The advice available takes into account both conventional and non-conventional terrorist techniques and the aim is to reduce vulnerability to terrorist threats. The advisors work closely with other police forces throughout the country, Government departments and other agencies.
The public can 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 or 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.
Businesses across the country will be advised on how to prevent, handle and recover from a terrorist attack as part of Project ARGUS – an ACPO NaCTSO initiative. Argus is a completely free event, which takes you through a realistic terrorist attack using a multi-media simulation. Participants are also invited to consider and debate the potential long-term impact on their businesses with the view to drawing up continuity plans.
Details of further events and locations will be publicised on this page when arranged. However, if you feel that your company would benefit from specific counter terrorism advice you can write to the Warwickshire Police CTSAs on the address below.
Who to contact
For specific counter terrorism advice
If you feel that your company would benefit from specific counter terrorism advice, you can write to:
Counter Terrorism Security Advisers
Warwickshire Police
Police HQ
PO Box 4
Leek Wootton
Warwick
CV32 7QB
You can also email the Warwickshire Police CTSA.
For general crime prevention advice
For non-urgent crime advice businesses can contact their local police station.
If it is an emergency dial 999
To report information
If you have information, which you think can help keep your community safe, then email the security service MI5 Website.
If you consider anything to be suspicious or connected with terrorism you can contact the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.