Terrorism
On-going assessments are made regarding acts of terrorism based on intelligence reports and global events.
Local Example
Explosive device in a public place.
Local Impact
Possible large-scale evacuation; disruption to day-to-day life and ability of public services to continue normal operations. Injuries and hospitalisation.
An Overview
July 7 2005 brought about a fundamental challenge to policing in the UK with the devastating terrorist attacks in the UK.
7/7 also raised awareness of terrorism to a permanently elevated level in the minds of the UK public.
Terrorist activity can come from a variety of sources and anti-terrorist policing has been a priority for West Midlands Police for several years.
West Midlands Police role is to protect, and support the people of the West Midlands and our message to the public is to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings.
Public safety remains the absolute priority of all partnership agencies in the West Midlands Conurbation Resilience Forum.
Threats are constantly reviewed and West Midlands Police will keep the public informed of any developments in the region.
West Midlands Police will act against individuals or groups about whom there is credible or corroborated intelligence that they may be engaged in criminal acts, including terrorism.
This page provides information and links to counter terrorism advice for members of the public and advice for businesses on the role they can play in helping to fight terrorism.
There is no specific threat to the West Midlands above and beyond the general threat posed by the current international situation.
Who to contact
If you consider anything to be suspicious or connected with terrorism you can contact the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.
For non urgent crime prevention advice contact your local police station on 0845 113 5000.
If there is an immediate threat to life call 999