Report a concern about terrorism and extremism
Anyone can report a concern if they believe someone is at risk of or is being radicalised and drawn to terrorist activity.
Reports are made to the national Prevent programme which aims to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Individuals who are referred to the programme will be supported to change their extremist views.
Read more about Prevent on GOV.UK
How to spot the signs of radicalisation
A radicalised person may:
- have changes in behaviour and relationships
- become fixated on an ideology, belief or subject
- become isolated from friends and spend more time alone
- argue with family members over religious views
- spend more time online
- show support for extremist groups
- show feelings of ‘them and us’
Report a concern
You should contact the police or us if you are concerned that someone you know is involved in promoting extremism or terrorism in any way.
It is ours and the police’s statutory duty under the Prevent programme to refer reported concerns to a panel who decide whether referred individuals have beliefs that may pose a terrorism risk.
To report a concern you can:
- complete the national Prevent referral form and email it to PreventSW@avonandsomerset.police.uk
- call the police in confidence on 0800 789 321
- call the police on 999 if someone is in immediate danger
Alternatively use the details on this page to contact us.
What happens next
Local police will determine if there is an immediate security threat or risk of radicalisation.
Reported individuals are assessed by a local, multi-agency panel chaired by us.