Tackling Terrorism - Advice for Businesses

By remaining vigilant, being security-minded and having good security measures in place, businesses and other vulnerable premises can protect themselves against crime and make the work of terrorists more difficult.

As part of the national counter terrorism strategy, West Mercia Police has a number of dedicated Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSAs) who are co-ordinated, trained and tasked by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Their primary role is to provide protective and counter terrorism security advice to vulnerable businesses and premises.

Contact A CTSA 

For non-urgent crime prevention advice, businesses can contact their local police crime reduction officer, but if you feel that your company could benefit from counter terrorism security advice, you can write to the following address:

Counter Terrorism Security Adviser
West Mercia Police
PO Box 55
Worcester
WR3 8SP

Email: CTSA@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

Telephone: 0300 333 3000 extension 60837

If you consider anything to be suspicious or connected with terrorism you should report it by contacting West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000 or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. If it is an emergency remember to dial 999.

What Action Are We Taking?

West Mercia Police takes the threat of international and domestic terrorism very seriously. We work closely with other police forces throughout the UK as well as various government departments and partner agencies to ensure West Mercia remains a safe place to live, work and visit.

Businesses can also find out more by visiting the website of the Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure, a Government authority which provides protective security advice to businesses and organisations within the UK's essential services: www.cpni.gov.uk.