Airport website promotes anti-terror alert
SPECIAL Branch officers based at Birmingham International Airport are launching a new website – www.west-midlands.police.uk/portsunit – to enable people flying light aircraft or helicopters in and out of the West Midlands to make sure they are up-to-date with their responsibilities under the Terrorism Act 2000.
As well as Birmingham International Airport, the Special Branch airport unit handles 10 helicopter sites across the force and manages more than 2,400 general aviation flights in and out of the region each year.
The new website outlines the responsibility of each pilot/owner in terms of reporting their arrival and departure, as well as offering advice and guidance for people to be vigilant whilst using airports and helicopter sites throughout the UK.
Detective Chief Inspector Liam O`Brien, Head of Special Branch in the West Midlands said: “We are keen to give the general public as many opportunities as possible to assist in the campaign against terrorism in the West Midlands.
“This website gives everyone the opportunity to let the police know of any suspicious activity, whether they are on a general aviation flight or at one of our helicopter sites.”