AWARDS
The winners of the second Counter Terror Awards were announced on 5 March at a ceremony in London.
ACKNOWLEDGING EXCELLENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM T he Awards, organised by Counter Terror Business magazine and supported by Security and Counter Terror Expo (SCTX), acknowledge excellence in the global fight against terrorism. For the second year in succession, organisations and individuals from the UK and overseas were recognised in 20 categories for their contributions to reducing the threat of global terrorism. Acts of terrorism are designed to influence an audience beyond the immediate victims, and have been used throughout history to strike fear into the population. The tragic and despicable events of the early 21st century have forced the international community to act, with increasingly sophisticated strategies and technologies now employed by organisations throughout the world.
Simon Broadhurst, from Police Scotland, said: “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.�
CONTRIBUTIONS TO COUNTERING TERRORISM Recognising an organisation or individual in the private sector whose efforts have furthered the understanding of terrorist activities E
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