Counter Terrorism - Crime Prevention

Counter Terrorism Security Advisors

Surrey Police, as part of the ongoing national counter terrorism strategy, has dedicated Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSAs) who are coordinated, trained and tasked by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, a specialist police organisation co-located with the Centre For Protection Of National Infrastructure. These advisors provide counter terrorism protective security advice to support business.

The role of the CTSAs is to:

develop, promote and implement counter terrorism protective security best practice, policy and procedures within the United Kingdom. Advice given takes into account both conventional and non-conventional terrorist methodology.
provide counter terrorism protective security advice to those sectors that could be at risk from terrorist activity, particularly ‘crowded places’, e.g. shopping centres, sporting stadia pubs and clubs (see publications listed below); premises where hazardous materials are kept and sites/buildings of symbolic significance.
promote awareness of the terrorist threat and develop positive ongoing relationships with the local business and commercial sectors.
work closely with and/or in partnership with other Police Forces, Government Departments, other Agencies, representative bodies, industry and commerce.

CTSAs have regular access to current terrorism threat assessments and related intelligence; additionally they receive comprehensive specialist training in areas such as explosives and pre-cursor chemicals, pathogens and toxins, radiological sources, site and vulnerable point surveying, business continuity and disaster recovery, information and personnel security, integrated security systems and designing out vehicle borne terrorism.

The overall aim is to reduce vulnerabilities to terrorist attack. The public can play a key role in supporting the Police and their Communities in combating terrorism by:

remaining vigilant and alert to such behaviour at all times
looking for and reporting suspicious behaviour or activity
being security minded and having good security measures in place, you can protect your business against crime and make the work of terrorists more difficult. A small investment in security measures greatly enhances the feeling of security on behalf of everyone and helps protect those around you.

For non urgent crime prevention advice, businesses should contact their local Police Crime Reduction Officer, but if you feel that your company could benefit from Counter Terrorism Security Advice, which is provided free of charge, your local CTSA can be contacted as follows:

Counter Terrorism Security Advisors
Surrey Police Headquarters
Mount Browne
Sandy Lane
Guildford
Surrey GU3 1HG

Email: ctsa@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Telephone: 01483 639871
Facsimile: 01483 634606

The CTSA’s would also like to remind you that if you consider anything to be suspicious or connected with terrorism to contact Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 or the Anti- Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. If it is an emergency remember to dial 999.