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Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSA)

The Police Service of Northern Ireland and police services throughout the United Kingdom are now better trained and equipped then ever before to combat the threat of international and domestic terrorism.

The Service, as part of the national Counter Terrorism 'CONTEST' strategy, has dedicated Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSAs) who are co-ordinated, trained and tasked by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO - www.nactso.gov.uk), a specialist police organisation co-located with the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI - www.cpni.gov.uk).

The primary role of these advisers is to provide protective and counter terrorism security advice to support businesses.  The advice available takes into account conventional and non-conventional terrorist techniques and the aim is to reduce vulnerability to terrorist threats.  The CTSAs work closely with other police services throughout the country, government departments and other agencies.

The public 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 non-urgent crime prevention advice, businesses can contact their local police Crime Prevention Officer.  But if you feel that your company could benefit from Counter Terrorism security advice you can write to us at the following address:

Email: ctsa@psni.pnn.police.uk

Advice for businesses is also available in the information and advice sections of the following websites:

• www.nactso.gov.uk
• www.cpni.gov.uk
• www.mi5.gov.uk

The CTSAs would also like to remind you that if you consider anything to be suspicious or connected with terrorism please contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland on 0845 600 8000 or call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.

Remember in an emergency dial 999

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