{"id":7829,"date":"2014-01-24T11:57:33","date_gmt":"2014-01-24T11:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2014\/01\/24\/counter-terrorism-awareness-operation-launched\/"},"modified":"2016-01-07T14:37:16","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T14:37:16","slug":"counter-terrorism-awareness-operation-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2014\/01\/24\/counter-terrorism-awareness-operation-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"Counter terrorism awareness operation launched"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A major initiative designed to increase awareness of security and counter terrorism policing in London is being launched by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).<\/div>\n

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The initiative – known as Operation Penna – is the second operation of its kind run by the MPS.It involves co-ordinated activity focussed on reminding the public of the vital role they can play in helping to protect the capital.<\/div>\n

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Activity will be taking place across all 32 boroughs between 13 – 24 January 2014, with tactics including high visibility patrols around crowded places such as shopping centres and transport hubs.<\/div>\n

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Officers will be providing information and briefings to businesses explaining the ongoing threat from terrorism and what they can do to protect themselves from it.<\/div>\n

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Briefings will also be held for officers and staff on every borough to highlight the key part they play in counter-terrorism policing by providing a link between national expertise and mainstream neighbourhood policing.<\/div>\n

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Commander Richard Morris, from Specialist Operations, said: “Everyone has a role to play in keeping London safe from terrorism. This operation sees specialist officers working closely with neighbourhood officers and communities raising awareness of security in London.<\/div>\n

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“We want to build on our engagement with communities and businesses in a variety of ways to counter the threat from terrorism. Our aim is to raise awareness and improve protection from a terrorist attack and other crimes.<\/div>\n

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“The threat to London from terrorism remains real and serious so we encourage the public to remain vigilant and alert and to report anything suspicious to police.”<\/div>\n

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The operation is being co-ordinated by Specialist Operations in partnership with local officers across the MPS.<\/div>\n

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Anyone who has any information about unusual activity or behaviour should contact the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.<\/div>\n

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