Special Branch
Counter Terrorism Security Adviser (CTSA)
Durham Constabulary, together with other Police forces throughout the United Kingdom, is better trained and equipped than ever before to combat the threat from International and Domestic terrorism. The Force, as part of the ongoing national Counter Terrorism Strategy, now has dedicated Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSA's) who are co-ordinated, trained and tasked by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), a specialist police organisation co-located with the Security Service in the National Security Advice Centre (NSAC).
The primary role of these advisers is to provide protective and counter terrorism security advice to support industry and other businesses. The advice available takes into account both conventional and non-conventional terrorist techniques, the aim of which is to reduce vulnerability to terrorist threats. The Durham Constabulary CTSA's work closely with other officers in their Force, CTSA's from other Police Forces throughout the Country, Governments departments and other agencies as required.
'You can play a key role in supporting the Police. By remaining vigilant, 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 everyday crime prevention advice, businesses should contact their local Durham Constabulary Crime Reduction Officer, but if it is felt that Counter Terrorism security advice would be appropriate or beneficial, applicants should write to the following address:
Counter Terrorism Security Adviser
Durham Constabulary
Police Headquarters
Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TT
The CTSA's would also like to remind you that if you consider anything to be suspicious or connected with Terrorism to contact Durham Constabulary on 0345 6060365 or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789321. If it is an emergency dial 999.
