Counter Terrorism is a recognized threat throughout the UK and although Derby may not seem to be as large a risk as the other larger cities, it is not an area that is overlooked. The Partnership's Violent Crime action plan covers all aspects of Counter Terrorism and puts many control measures in place to reduce any threat to Derby.

We are continually working in partnership closely with the police, the security service, city council planning departments, highways and many other relevant partners to keep everyone safe from terrorism. Ongoing work involves:

• Development of community tensions and intelligence gathering
• Integration with the Community Cohesion Strategy
• Development of contacts within all communities and faith premises
• Utilising the knowledge of the Counter Terrorism Security Advisors to address vulnerabilities

Alongside this and other work though, you too can help. This section explains more about what you can do to keep yourself safe.

• Always report suspicious activity - While it's important that we all go about our daily business normally, it's also sensible to remain alert to danger and to report any suspicious activity you see or hear What you know can help - If you know of a threat to national security or you want to report suspicious activity, there are several ways to reach us:
  • in an emergency call 999
  • call the police counter-terrorism hotline on 0800 789 321
  • You can remain anonymous, and you may save lives.
• Know your environment - Know who and what you expect to see each day within your neighborhood, and report anything suspicious. Ask yourself:
  • Is there anything out of place?
  • Is there anything there that is not usually there?
  • Is my home as I left it?
• Protect yourself from identity fraud - Criminals, including terrorists, use stolen identities to conceal themselves. Keep all identification documents such as bills, bank statements, passports and driving licenses, safely hidden away. Terrorists often finance their operations illegally. Take care of your credit cards and other financial records, and do not donate or contribute to a collection if you are unsure where the money is going.
• Sensible precautions - Be prepared for any major disruption, including severe weather and floods. In many types of emergency, you could lose access to power, water, telephones, and roads.
• Keep phone numbers handy - Have phone numbers of your local police, council, utility companies and family members handy in one place.
• What to do in a major emergency
  • if you're at the scene of an incident - follow the instructions of the emergency services
  • if you're not at the scene but feel you may be affected by the incident - go indoors, stay there, and tune in to local radio and TV, which will provide information and advice