Counter Terrorism Policing
Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK Intelligence Community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.
What you can do
The cooperation between the public and the police is a powerful defence.
Report suspicious activity.
Action Counters Terrorism.
Our Network
We work throughout the UK with MI5 and other partners to find information and evidence to thwart terrorist planning and help bring perpetrators to justice.
Pursue
We pursue terrorists and work to bring them to justice
Protect
We protect the public and places from terrorist attacks
Prepare
We prepare to respond to attacks and reduce their impact
Prevent
We prevent vulnerable people from being draw into extremism
Latest News
Six myths about the Prevent programme
Writing in The Times, academics argue too much criticism of Prevent is based on myths
Specialist unit tackles online extremism
More than 300,000 pieces of terrorist material removed since 2010
ACT campaign improving safety at football
CT Policing takes the ACT Campaign to football clubs across the country
CAREERS IN COUNTER TERRORISM POLICING
There’s never been a more important time to be working in counter terrorism. You’ll be amongst some of the best and brightest – all with a common goal of working to keep people safe.