Counter Terrorism Policing – New winter vigilance campaign

With the coronavirus pandemic changing all of our day to day routines, it is understandable that the threat from terrorism isn’t necessarily front of mind for everyone across the country. But the threat of terrorism sadly has not gone away.

Given national and regional restrictions, there may be a different look and feel to city centres and public locations over the winter season, compared to previous years.

However, the recent terror attacks in Europe and the change in the UK’s terrorism threat level on 3 November 2020 to SEVERE are reminders of how important it is for everyone to stay vigilant.

Although not based on a specific threat, the change in threat level means it is highly likely that a terrorist attack could happen in the UK.

As both the Home Secretary Priti Patel and Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, UK Head of Counter Terrorism Policing have underlined, the change in the threat level is a precautionary measure following the recent tragic events in France and Austria.

To support operational activity, Counter Terrorism Policing (“CTP”) is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in its new Winter Vigilance campaign. And we need the support of business too.

Click here to download a poster which you can display in your business to encourage people to speak up about suspicious activity.