Counter terrorism
Preventing terrorism means challenging extremist ideas.
Safer Derbyshire and its partners are committed to protecting our local communities and keeping them safe.
The current national threat from terrorism is classed as 'substantial', which means an attack is likely. This means that we all have a responsibility to look out for activity or behaviour which strikes us as out of place in normal day to day life and to report it to the police.
Section 29 of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 places a duty on certain 'specified authorities' which includes local authorities, schools, universities, health, police, prisons and probation. They must have 'due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism'. This forms part of the Prevent strategy. There are 2 guidance documents available:
Prevent is one strand of the government counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST, which aims to identify people at risk of radicalisation or supporting terrorism. Our page on the Prevent programme explains the process in detail. Anyone can make a Prevent referral.
Safer Derbyshire delivers webinars and has developed an eLearning module for partners so that they fulfil their statutory duty to 'have due regard for the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism' in all aspects of day to day duties.
We want to encourage local communities to trust instincts and look out for the unusual to help us to continue to keep the public safe. Don't rely on others. If you suspect it, report it. Call Derbyshire Police telephone: 999 if there is an imminent risk, telephone: 101 for a general enquiry, or the confidential anti-terrorist hot line telephone: 0800 789 321.
Let the police decide if the information is important. What might seem insignificant on its own could actually provide a vital link to a wider investigation.
The internet is increasingly used to spread hate and violent extremism. If you see any articles, images, speeches or videos that promote terrorism or encourage violence, you can report online material to Counter-Terrorism Police.
Derbyshire Police has more information about terrorism and the background to the policies in place.
There are a number of resources for professionals, parents and carers to identify and support individuals at risk of becoming involved with, or supporting terrorism or extremism.
Act Early helps you to spot the signs, shows case studies and also tells you about the type of support available.
To get help with online safety, view our cyber crime information.
Educate.against.hate contains government advice and resources for schools to safeguard students from radicalisation, build resilience to all types of extremism and promote shared values.