CHIEF constables are reviewing how to strengthen the protection of police officers against the threat of terrorism.<\/p>\n
In response to recent attacks in Paris and Belgium, national counter-terrorism lead Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley increased the threat level to \u2018severe\u2019 for police officers. It has emerged terrorists in Belgium had been planning to kill police officers in the street and at police stations.<\/p>\n
AC Mark Rowley said: \u201cWe are also considering what further measures we might put in place to enhance the security of police officers, given some of the deliberate targeting of the police we have seen in a number of countries across Europe and the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cChief Constables across the country are reviewing how to strengthen the protection of their officers from such attacks.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur men and women on the frontline are used to confronting risk and danger and are well-trained in how to protect the public and themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
In October, police officers were reminded by ACPO to be vigilant for their personal safety.<\/p>\n
ACC Rowley said then: \u201cWe are informing our officers and staff of the heightened risk and reminding them to remain vigilant and alert to any possible dangers. We are asking them to follow existing policies and good practice. Measures are being put in place to increase the vigilance of officers and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
Steve White, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: \u201cAny increase in threat for any section of the community to \u2018severe\u2019 is of grave concern.\u00a0 However as a service we remain resolute and committed to keeping the public safe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe level of extreme terrorism that we are facing on an international scale cannot be underestimated and the police service and its security partners are doing all they can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr White added: \u201cPolice officers face life-threatening risks on a daily basis and are prepared to do so fully aware of the risks involved.\u00a0 As a service we are regularly assessing what we do in order to adapt to the changing and challenging issues we face.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe continue to urge police officers and staff to follow existing policies and good practice to counter terrorism and ensure their own safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has always been good practice, regardless of threat level, to avoid wearing uniform and take sensible precautions when travelling to and from work.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe re-emphasise and fully support the guidance issued by Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley in his capacity as national policing lead on counter-terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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