The threat from terrorism is real and serious. We’ve seen that terrorists can strike at any time and any place without warning. West Midlands Police plays a key role in protecting the UK, but communities defeat terrorism and we need help and support from you and your community. Find out more about what we’re doing to keep West Midlands safe, how to spot possible terrorist activity and how to report anything suspicious that you’ve seen or heard. 

If you’ve seen or heard something that could suggest a terrorist threat to the UK, even if it seems minor or not worth mentioning, trust your instincts and ACT by reporting it.

Any piece of information could be important, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, it is better to be safe and report it.

You can help us prevent terrorism and save lives. Even if you’re not sure, please let us know so our specially trained officers can look into it, no call or click will be ignored. Action Counters Terrorism.

There are different ways you can tell us about possible terrorist activity either in the UK, or that might affect the UK.

Report it online at www.gov.uk/ACT using our quick and confidential online tool, or call the confidential Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321. We monitor this service 24 hours a day.

If it’s an emergency and you suspect an immediate danger call 999.

Not if you don’t want them to. We treat all of the information that you provide in the strictest of confidence. If we do need to get in touch for any reason we will be extremely discreet.

We ask everyone providing information to also give their name and contact details but this is your decision. By providing your contact details this will help us verify the authenticity of the information and support you as quickly as possible if we need to.

For Further Advice on Counter Terrorism please got to the National Counter Terrorism Security Office Page.