MPA & MPS Budget book 2006-07

MPA Revenue and Capital Budget Book 2006/07
Business Group:
Responsible Officer:
Specialist Operations
Assistant Commissioner Specialist Operations
Service Description:
The police service approach to countering terrorism aims to minimise risk and vulnerability to life and
property, create a hostile environment for the terrorists and increase the feeling communities have of
safety and confidence.
Specialist Operations has lead responsibility for the investigation of terrorist offences and for the
provision of personal protection for individuals under threat in the UK and abroad.
To combat terrorism successfully, and to improve safety and security, the MPS as a whole is involved
in gathering, analysing, passing on and acting on intelligence. Working in partnership with the
Security Service and other agencies is essential. This intelligence-led approach will reduce the
opportunity for criminals to commit terrorist offences and ensure we are able to bring offenders to
justice, including those who support, encourage and finance terrorism.
The MPS determination to deliver a citizen focused and responsive police service through Safer
Neighbourhoods is key to countering terrorism. This initiative creates an environment that
encourages and facilitates the flow of community intelligence. This critical aspect of police work
increases feelings of safety, provides reassurance for communities and reduces opportunities for
terrorism.
The effective delivery of counter terrorism, security and protection as a key element of the Corporate
Strategy, will enable the Metropolitan Police Service to pursue its widening mission to meet the
needs of all London communities.
Key Activities:
Counter Terrorism
• Disruption, prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist attacks including the prosecution
of offenders.
• Provision of a Pan London security co-ordination capability.
• Assisting Her Majesty’s Government to formulate a co-ordinated national response to terrorist
threats, or incidents assessed as being of national significance.
• Responding to suspected and actual terrorist incidents, including consequence management.
• A remit to acquire, evaluate, disseminate and act on intelligence relating to terrorism and related
security threats.
Security
• Provision of 24-hour emergency response at Heathrow and London City Airport dealing with all
aspects of policing.
• In concert with partners the development of an effective aviation security regime at Heathrow
and London City consistent with the terrorist threat.
Protection
• Security of the Royal Family and other protected persons in partnership with other agencies.
• Provision of protection arrangements for the Palace of Westminster, foreign missions,
government offices, residences of government ministers, peers and VIPs.
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