The police response to domestic extremism
NETCU supports the work of individual police forces in enforcing the law and tackling domestic extremism.
We work in partnership with numerous agencies in law enforcement, the criminal justice system, government, industry, academic institutions and other stakeholders in the UK and overseas.
The National Policing Priorities for 2009-2010 set the framework for policing within England and Wales and outlines the Home Secretary's key priorities. Protecting the country from terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime are among the priorities identified.
ACPO has appointed a full time National Coordinator for Domestic Extremism (NCDE) - currently Assistant Chief Constable Anton Setchell - to lead the police response. The National Coordinator oversees the work of NETCU and several other teams.
Police forces
The 43 police forces in England and Wales, as well as the 7 forces in Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, all play a vital role in tackling domestic extremism.
Frontline police officers are the first response to any incident, such as crimes committed at home addresses.
Some police forces, such as Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Thames Valley Police and Staffordshire Police, have formed specialist groups of officers in response to major campaigns in their area.
The international response
We work closely with overseas law enforcement agencies - for example the FBI and Europol.
Police impartiality
NETCU and the police service maintain a strictly impartial position on:
- Protest issues and causes
- The nature and delivery of lawful business services from industry and other organisations
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