National Counter Terrorism Security Office:
Mission Statement
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office, on behalf of ACPO (Terrorism and Allied Matters) works in partnership with the Security Service to reduce the impact of terrorism in the United Kingdom by
- protecting the UK’s most vulnerable and valuable sites and assets.
- enhancing the UK’s resilience to terrorist attack.
NaCTSO aims to
- Raise awareness of the terrorist threat and the measures that can be taken to reduce risks and mitigate the effects of an attack,
- Co-ordinate national service delivery of protective security advice through the Counter Terrorism Security Adviser (CTSA) network and monitor its effectiveness,
- Build and extend partnerships with communities, police and government stakeholders,
- Contribute to the development of national and international Counter Terrorism policy and advice.