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Counter terrorism


Since the terrorist attacks in America on September 11 2001, the threat of terrorism has been high on the political agenda, and the City of London with its iconic landmarks and financial institutions could be at particular risk from extremists.

The principle responsibility for countering terrorism in the City of London rests with the City of London Police. There are confidential arrangements in place which include both the Metropolitan Police Service and the British Transport Police. For published details of the activities to be undertaken by the City of London Police in 2008 / 09 please see their Policing Plan at www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/About/publications/policingplan.htm

The supporting detailed Action Plan produced by the lead BCU for the City of London Police is a restricted document and is not published. Published information about the activities of the British Transport Police may be found in their Strategic Plan 2008 – 2011  at www.btpauthority.gov.uk/images/Content/Strategic%20Plan%202008%20-%2011.pdf

and the Metropolitan Police Policing London Business Plan 2008 – 2011 at www.met.police.uk/foi/aims_objectives_plans_corporate.htm

To prevent, deter and respond to terrorist acts has been set as a Safer City Partnership priority because of the importance of

  • The safety of residents, workers, visitors and tourists
  • The City’s financial institutions
  • The reputation of and international confidence in the City.

The aim of the Partnership is to keep the vulnerability as low as possible. The following actions have been identified within the Partnership Plan with a view to achieving this:

  • Set up Countering Terrorism Thematic Group
  • Ensuring Business Continuity in City Business
  • Provide information and advice on request to City businesses
  • Increase engagement with community groups and partner agencies to prevent radicalisation
  • Improve liaison with partner agencies to enable improved disruption and interdiction of terrorist finance networks
  • Assess protective measures around vulnerable venues to minimise impact of any initial terrorist attack and reduce collateral harm in respect of likely secondary attacks
  • Continue to raise awareness amongst City of London residents and workers as to terrorist activity and methodology especially in respect of hostile recognisance.

If you see any behaviour which you believe to be suspicious, please report it to a police officer, or call the Counter Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321. 

For additional information please see www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/CT/

 


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