This the message the MPS has put out as part of its latest counter terrorism publicity campaign. It's an old message put a very relevant one. Click here for the MPS new radio advertisement.
The MPS want people to look out for the unusual - some activity or behaviour which strikes them as not quite right and out of place in their normal day to day lives e.g.:
- Terrorists need storage - Lock-ups, garages and sheds can all be used by terrorists to store equipment. Are you suspicious of anyone renting commercial property?
- Terrorists use chemicals - Do you know someone buying large or unusual quantities of chemicals for no obvious reason?
- Terrorists need funding - Cheque and credit card fraud are ways of generating cash. Have you seen any suspicious transactions?
- Terrorists use multiple identities - Do you know someone with documents in different names for no obvious reason?
- Terrorists need information - Do you someone taking an interest in security, like CCTV cameras for no obvious reason?
- Terrorists need transport - If you work in commercial vehicle hire or sales, has a sale or rental made you suspicious?
I do find it a bit poor that the Met's own website actually spells 'suspicious' incorrectly (although I admit that my spelling isn't much better)!
Why are you publishing on the internet, at a place that terrorists can view, exactly "how, where and when" we can catch them? I cannot believe you guys! No wonder London is the #1 Crime City in the world!
ReplyDelete'Pianist_mba' thanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteYou may or not be aware (as your not in the UK) but this is/was a very public campaign by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The campaign was supported by radio/tv advertising, press releases and posters were on display across London at ‘PUBLIC' hotspots. Not only was the campaign targeted at members of the public but it also encouraged the business community to report unusual occurrences.
The threat to the UK from terrorism remains real and serious and public vigilance and awareness is crucial. We have some 40,000 Police Officers and over 7million residents in London so public awareness is just so important.
We regards to our article and the 'how, where and when' I am sorry to say you are very much mistaken and a quick Google search will reveal much more useful information then we have supplied – which was provided courtesy of the MPS via their public website http://www.met.police.uk/so/at_hotline.htm. Regards CBS