Members of the public have been urged to “remain vigilant at all times” by one of the PSNI’s most senior officers.
Assistant Chief Constable WIll Kerr.
Assistant Chief Constable for Urban Region, Will Kerr, has asked the public for their continued support in the weeks coming up to Christmas as officers “seek to keep communities across Northern Ireland safe.”
ACC Kerr was speaking after the recent failed bomb attacks in Derry and explosions in Belfast centre centre.
He said: “There is no perfect security solution to terrorism. Long term success against terrorism needs a combination of policing, community and political efforts and it is vital we all play our part.”
ACC Kerr said in the coming weeks, PSNI would be continuing with an “enhanced policing” profile across Northern Ireland to provide safety and reassurance to everyone.
He added: “But we also need your help and support.
“We would ask the public to remain vigilant at all times. If you see any suspicious activity or any suspicious looking objects, please report it to police immediately.”
“We are continuing to engage with our partners within the business community in Belfast and indeed across Northern Ireland to ensure that the balance of how we police this threat is right.
“There may be some disruption as police do their job and there may also be times when we are required to ask for buildings or areas to be evacuated and to that end, we would call on the public to cooperate fully with us as we will always prioritise public safety.”
Appealing for information, ACC Kerr added: “We will not be distracted in any way from our efforts, and commitment, to keep every community in Northern Ireland safe but to do this, we need real community support, co-operation and information.
“We need people to come forward and provide information which can help us disrupt and indeed prosecute those behind these attacks.”
ACC Kerr asked anyone with information to contact police on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, he said information could be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
