UK Terrorism Threat Level
Current national threat levelThe threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is SUBSTANTIAL. as of 09/02/2021 The threat level for the UK from international terrorism is
set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC).
SUBSTANTIAL means an attack is likelyThreat levelsThere are 5 levels of threat: - low - an attack is highly unlikely
- moderate - an attack is possible but not likely
- substantial - an attack is likely
- severe - an attack is highly likely
- critical - an attack is highly likely in the near future
Threat levels do not have an expiry date. They can change at any time as different information becomes available to security agents.
Further information can be found here:
Terrorism and National Emergencies If you see or hear anything that could be terrorist-related trust your instincts and call the anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321
Please refresh the knowledge of staff that have received either Project Griffin or Project Argus training and deploy staff who have received training in behavioural detection (where you have them).
The London Regional Counter Terrorism Protective Security Unit have provided further guidance and recommendations for businesses and security staff.
We also recommend that security operatives refresh themselves with how to be vigilant by watching the video ‘Personnel security - Eyes Wide Open’ by the Centre for the Protection for National Infrastructure (CPNI).
Download the London Regional Counter Terrorism Protective Security Update – PDF
Watch the video: Personnel Security - Eyes Wide Open
Download the guidance: Protecting crowded places from terrorism
More Guidance: Crowded Places Giudance
Watch the video Run, Hide, Tell
Read more about the Prevent strategy
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