Help us to foil terrorist attacks

the public safe and together we have stopped 12 attacks since the summer of 2013.

“However, advances in technology make it more complex and challenging for us to spot would-be terrorists because it’s easier for them to be in contact with others and be radicalised in a relatively short space of time using encrypted communications.

“The threat is becoming more varied and the move towards lowtech attacks on crowded places, like those we have seen in major European cities and beyond, makes it even more important everyone remains vigilant and acts, by calling us confidentially, if they are concerned about suspicious activity.”

Last year a record number of people contacted the confidential AntiTerrorist Hotline with the service receiving more than 22,000 calls.

Research to support the ACT campaign looked at public attitudes towards counter terrorism policing.

More than 80% of respondents said that it was important for residents to work with police to prevent terrorism.

However a quarter of those surveyed said they might not report their suspicions because of fears over wasting police time.

Mr Rowley added: “Research has shown many people want to play their part, but some people worry they might be wasting our time or they are not sure what sort of activity might be suspicious. So we want to allay those concerns and help them to help us make nothing happen.”

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