Bromsgrove | Redditch | Wyre Forest
North Worcestershire Emergency Planning
Being prepared for terrorism: what you can do
Counter Terrorism Policing need your help to stop terrorists being able to plan, prepare and carry out attacks, groom or recruit people or encourage others to carry out attacks. You may have seen or heard something that could be that vital piece of information that will help to stop a terrorist attack.
If you have any information about suspicious activity or behaviour please report it. Use the Counter Terrorism Policing's secure online form Alternatively, you can call them on 0800 789 321. If you have any worries about reporting, take a look at Counter Terrorism Policing's FAQs.
In an emergency you should always dial 999
Find out more about the partnership between the public and Counter Terrorism Policing on their news page.
Run Hide Tell - public guidance for firearms and weapons attacks
RUN
Run to a place of safety. This is a far better option than to surrender or negotiate. If there’s nowhere to go then…
HIDE
It’s better to hide than to confront. Remember to turn your phone to silent and turn off vibration. Barricade yourself in if you can. Then, finally and only when it’s safe to do so…
TELL
Tell the police by calling 999
The National Police Chiefs' Council has provided advice to the public on the steps they can take to keep themselves safe in the rare event of a firearms or weapons attack.
If you have any information about suspicious activity or behaviour, you can report it in confidence by calling the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 or by using the secure form at www.gov.uk/ACT. For further information about reporting suspicious behaviour, visit Action Counters Terrorism website.
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office has launched ACT in a BOX, a digital interactive tool that enables businesses and voluntary organisations to rehearse and explore their response to a terrorist incident.
The product was developed using funding from DLUHC’s Local Resilience Forum (LRF) Innovation Fund and a number of LRFs in England. It provides the opportunity for businesses to increase their preparedness and staff awareness, and support wider community resilience.
In an emergency situation you should always call 999
Protecting premises against terrorism (Martyn's Law)
Martyn's Law (the Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025) requires certain public premises and events to prepare for and protect against terrorist attacks. Home Office in the mediaProtectUK Find out if your venue or event is affected and what steps you need to take to comply with this new legislation by reading our protecting premises against terrorism.