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03/01/2006
Scotland Yard launches terror threat poster campaign
Scotland Yard has launched an advertising campaign, highlighting the threat of a terror attack in Britain.
The counter-terrorism campaign, which launches almost six months after the bombings on London’s transport network, has the message: “Terrorists won’t succeed if someone reports suspicious activity – and you are that someone”.
The campaign, which will run for four weeks, is intended to encourage people to report any suspicious bags, vehicles or behaviour to the police.
The posters will be displayed on bus shelters, roadside sites and train stations across the capital, while press adverts will also appear in major London papers. A radio advertisement will also be broadcast on London commercial radio stations.
The campaign urges the general public to contact the confidential anti-terrorist hotline on: 0800 789321 if they have information about possible terrorist-related activity.
DAC Peter Clarke, head of the Metropolitan Police’s Anti-Terrorist Branch said, “Everyone who lives in London, or visits the city for work or pleasure, has a role to play in making it as difficult as we can for terrorists to operate here. We can all help by being vigilant and aware of what is happening around us. If it seems suspicious to you, please make that call.
”This publicity campaign is not a response to any specific threat, but I would urge the public to continue to remain alert. We cannot afford to be complacent.”
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Terrorists need places to live and to store equipment and materials. They need people to help them and may need transport in order to carry out their plans. They need to raise money, and may use fraudulent transactions to help fund their activities.”
The campaign will feature five different posters – three will focus on the rental or sale of accommodation, garage and lock-up facilities and of vehicles, while another poster encourages retail and bank staff to be aware of fraudulent transactions that may be linked to terrorist fundraising. The last poster focuses on the need for vigilance within the river and marine environment.
The campaign was developed in partnership with British Transport Police, City of London Police, Transport for London and the Mayor's Office.
(KMcA)
The counter-terrorism campaign, which launches almost six months after the bombings on London’s transport network, has the message: “Terrorists won’t succeed if someone reports suspicious activity – and you are that someone”.
The campaign, which will run for four weeks, is intended to encourage people to report any suspicious bags, vehicles or behaviour to the police.
The posters will be displayed on bus shelters, roadside sites and train stations across the capital, while press adverts will also appear in major London papers. A radio advertisement will also be broadcast on London commercial radio stations.
The campaign urges the general public to contact the confidential anti-terrorist hotline on: 0800 789321 if they have information about possible terrorist-related activity.
DAC Peter Clarke, head of the Metropolitan Police’s Anti-Terrorist Branch said, “Everyone who lives in London, or visits the city for work or pleasure, has a role to play in making it as difficult as we can for terrorists to operate here. We can all help by being vigilant and aware of what is happening around us. If it seems suspicious to you, please make that call.
”This publicity campaign is not a response to any specific threat, but I would urge the public to continue to remain alert. We cannot afford to be complacent.”
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Terrorists need places to live and to store equipment and materials. They need people to help them and may need transport in order to carry out their plans. They need to raise money, and may use fraudulent transactions to help fund their activities.”
The campaign will feature five different posters – three will focus on the rental or sale of accommodation, garage and lock-up facilities and of vehicles, while another poster encourages retail and bank staff to be aware of fraudulent transactions that may be linked to terrorist fundraising. The last poster focuses on the need for vigilance within the river and marine environment.
The campaign was developed in partnership with British Transport Police, City of London Police, Transport for London and the Mayor's Office.
(KMcA)
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