ACT against terrorist or violent extremist content online

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What should I do if I find terrorist or violent extremist content online?

Terrorists also use the internet to provoke individuals to carry out attacks in the UK. One post or video has the power to influence vulnerable people and inspire extremists and terrorists. This is why it is important to tackle online terrorism as well. You can help us stop terrorists’ and extremists’ online presence by reporting content such as:

·         Speeches or essays calling for racial or religious violence
·         Videos of violence with messages in praise of terrorists
·         Postings inciting people to commit acts of terrorism or violent extremism
·         Messages intended to stir up hatred against any religious or ethnic group
·         Bomb-making instructions
·         Advice on how to obtain or make weapons

If you see online graphic or violent extremist material or content that supports, directs or glorifies terrorism please report it using our anonymous online form. A specialist police team will examine the content and if it is illegal will work with internet companies to remove it.

For more information view our film, see our FAQs or link to the ACT campaign website.

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Police Scotland's North East Division covers rural and urban areas in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. The division has five territorial command areas which have their own dedicated Area Commander, who is responsible for the daily policing function. Each command area is served by a number of community policing teams whose activities are built around the needs of the local community. These teams respond to local calls and look for long term solutions to key issues. They are assisted by the division's Crime Reduction Unit who deliver against Force and local priorities in a number of areas, including physical and social crime prevention, supporting and enhancing community engagement and creating and sustaining strong and effective partnership working.

www.scotland.police.uk/YourViewCounts is Police Scotland's online public consultation. It is open all year for you to tell us what is important to you in your community. Your opinion is valued and needed to inform our policing. Having your say in the decision making process of Police Scotland is a vital tool for residents of Scotland to be able to shape the way their public services should operate.

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Darren Mills (Crime Reduction, North East Division, Police Scotland)

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