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Counter Terror awards

by Mark Rowe

Sir Michael Fallon MP, pictured, former Secretary of State for Defence, will host the inaugural Counter Terror Awards during the Security & Counter Terror Expo 2018 next month.

The awards at Olympia, London on March 6, during day one of the two-day show, have been launched to recognise those in the public and private sectors that have made significant contributions to counter terror in the UK and overseas. Ten awards include the Transport Security Award, Counter Terror IT Product Award and Counter Terror Policing Award.

Sir Michael – Conservative MP for Sevenoaks in Kent, who held office between 2014 and 2017 – will give an address on the UK security sector. He said: “I’m delighted to be hosting the first Counter Terror Awards at SCTX this year. The sharing of information and best practice is absolutely critical in our united fight against terrorism and the coming together of such a large number of leading European security professionals is a great way to facilitate that. Whether it’s cyber or physical attacks, the UK has demonstrated that it leads the way in protecting civilians and assets, and it’s important to recognise the people and organisations that contribute to our national security.”

David Thompson, event director of SCTX, added: “Sir Michael brings a wealth of experience to the event and we’re looking forward to his address from the time he spent leading the UK’s armed forces and protecting the security and interests of the country.”

The shortlist for the ten categories has been announced; see https://www.counterterrorexpo.com/counter-terror-awards-2018/shortlist.

SCTX includes networking events, an exhibition, workshops, demonstrations and a paid for Congress. To register for access to all the events, visit www.sctx.co.uk/registration and use guest code UKSW18.

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