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COUNTER TERROR AWARDS 2020 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Counter Terror Awards acknowledge excellence in the global fight against terrorism. Since 2018, organisations and individuals from the UK and overseas have been recognised across 20 categories for their contributions to reducing the threat of global terrorism.

This year, in a shorter category list, Counter Terror Business, organisers of the Awards, again looks to share appreciation and celebrate the people and organisations who are making the country and safer place to live. From communications and cyber security efforts, to policing on the front line and educating pupils against radicalisation, the shortlisted entries have been chosen for their actions in the 12-18 months, where the threat of terrorism has again grown.

Despite the threat level in the UK having been reduced to substantial in November 2019, meaning an attack is likely, and the recent coronavirus pandemic appearing to disrupt the actions of criminals somewhat, incidents have been witnessed across the country. In the same month that the terrorism threat level was downgraded to ‘Substantial’, London Bridge played scene to another incident when 28-year-old Usman Khan started attacking people with a knife and was then shot by police. A few months ago, Sudesh Amman stabbed people in Streatham a week after being released from prison after serving half of his sentence of three years and four months for terror offences.

The 2019 Global Terrorism Index revealed that deaths from terrorism have halved in the last four years, but the number of countries affected by terrorism continues to grow, and, in the UK, the Home Office has announced that funding for counter terrorism policing will grow to £906 million in 2020 to 2021 - highlighting the scale of problem and resources needed to ebb the terrorist flow.

In spite of the challenges, policies, practices and solutions are being created to counter the threat - something our shortlisted entries can all be proud of.

Testimonials

The 2019 Counter Terror Awards was an excellent evening bringing together law enforcement agencies and key partners from across the UK, all with the one intention, keeping people safe. A huge thank you from Police Scotland to all those involved in the events organisation, flawless from start to finish. To win an award on the night was the icing on the cake as simply to be nominated alongside such worthy nominees was a privilege in itself.

Simon Broadhurst, Police Scotland
The current threat from terrorism, both in the UK and internationally, means it is vital police work closely with commercial organisations to improve our collective security. Events like CT Expoand the Counter Terror Awards give us chance to showcase the tools we have available to help companies increase their understanding of the issues and the measures they should be taking. We look forward to taking part in the awards again next year.

Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Wilson, National Coordiantor for Protective Security, National Counter Terror Security Office (NaCTSO)
HCSTPV at the University of St Andrews are delighted to have won the first ever Counter Terror Award for our Counter Terrorism Education Project by a process of nomination. From start to finish, the ceremony at Olympia, London was a showcase of personal achievements, new technologies and teaching and learning in the field of CT and the organisation of the event and calibre of guest presenters was exceptional. It's an honour to be a first recipient of what we are sure will be highly contested awards in years to come.

Gillian Brunton, University of St Andrews
The first Counter Terror Awards was a success on many levels, celebrating the underappreciated victories in an often difficult and trying industry. Safetell is a proud supporter of all the men and women nominated in the awards showcase. Safetell wants to congratulate Civil Nuclear Constabulary who was the deserved winner in the Counter Terror Policing Award sponsored by Safetell.

Jamie Wotton, Safetell