Counter terrorism
Counter terrorism advice and how to report suspicious behaviour.
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Be vigilant and report suspicious behaviour
Threat level
Through our Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA), and in liaison with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), we are busy working to keep people safe.
The threat from International Terrorism to the United Kingdom is substantial.
Be alert, not alarmed
We have exercised plans to respond to multi seated firearms attacks. We may increase our presence in some areas.
Don’t be scared or stop going onto the streets. Businesses and priority publicly accessible locations work with the police (NaCTSO and the CTSA network) to protect sites and staff from a variety of terrorist attacks.
This includes music, sport and entertainment venues, restaurants, hotels and shops.
Statements from Police Scotland are posted on the Police Scotland website, Facebook and Twitter.
Police Scotland will continue to work with all of our partners in order to keep people safe.
Be vigilant and report suspicious behaviour
Police act on information from the public who report suspicious people or behaviour.
Be alert and vigilant. If you suspect it, report it to Police Scotland by calling 101.
In an emergency dial 999 or report it through the anti terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321.
Vigilant behaviour by staff and the public can stop attack planning. Businesses can run vigilance campaigns.
Stay Safe principles (Run Hide Tell) give some simple actions to consider at an incident.
Related links
Stay Safe film - GOV.UK for information about the Stay Safe principles
Crowded Place booklets for self-help guidance and check-lists to conduct a health check on your premises