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09/12/2014
Security Alert Issued After Threats To Kill West Midlands Police Officer
A threat to kidnap and kill a serving West Midlands Police officer has led to a security alert being issued, reports have revealed.
"It was anonymous, but credible information," said West Midlands Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Forsyth. He added:"We acted swiftly to relay details to officers and remind them over the importance to remain vigilant.
"We took steps last night to ensure the safety of our officers and staff: some were held on duty at the end of their shifts whilst they were given the security reminder but at no time were officers taken off the streets.
"Our commitment is to protect the public from harm and, though we take all security issues seriously, we will not be distracted from that promise.
"It's important to also stress that the information we received did not refer to the wider public and there was no increased risk to people."
(CD/JP)
"It was anonymous, but credible information," said West Midlands Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Forsyth. He added:"We acted swiftly to relay details to officers and remind them over the importance to remain vigilant.
"We took steps last night to ensure the safety of our officers and staff: some were held on duty at the end of their shifts whilst they were given the security reminder but at no time were officers taken off the streets.
"Our commitment is to protect the public from harm and, though we take all security issues seriously, we will not be distracted from that promise.
"It's important to also stress that the information we received did not refer to the wider public and there was no increased risk to people."
(CD/JP)
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