Home Office - Using science and technology to stop terrorism

14 August 2009

The Home Office is working with scientists, industry experts and academics to find groundbreaking new ways to combat the threat of terrorism.

The plans are part of their new three-year science and technology counter-terrorism strategy

The strategy looks at how the Home Office can:

— • understand the threat of future attacks
— • develop effective solutions to stop terrorism
— • work with our international partners to use science and technology to stop terrorism

Help for experts

They have also produced a brochure, which will help science and technology experts get in touch with the right people for funding, support and sharing ideas.

The strategy and brochure both outline what the key challenges are, and invite experts to get in touch to see if they can contribute to the work being done by government, police, the military, security services, as well as the wider counter-terrorism community.

UK world leader in science and technology

Security Minister Lord West said that The Home Office needs to use their position as a world leader in science and technology to counter the 'real and serious threat from terrorism.' He said, 'We need to match products and ideas to problems, which is why we are actively inviting people to join us and share expertise. 'The UK is a leading innovator in the design and provision of defence and security solutions. British technology can have greater practical applications across the world and is just one more tool in our fight against those who would wish to do us harm.'

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