Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network

Member Cities

Boston

New York Dublin

Rotterdam Greater Manchester

Stockholm London

Washington DC Montreal

Zurich The Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN) is an international collaboration that brings together strategic leaders, practitioners and academics to inform city-level policies and practices that build resilience to help keep our cities and communities safe from terrorism.

CTPN aims to influence and develop the multi-agency arrangements of cities in preparing for, responding to and recovering from terrorism.

What we do

CTPN aligns with strategies and priorities at local, national and international levels to deliver:

Research

We bring together academic literature and official reports with the knowledge and experience of CTPN members. We combine these with analyses from subject-matter experts and incorporate case studies to propose recommendations for city authorities.

Events

We convene and facilitate international conferences, bespoke seminars and scenario-based exercises that enable the exchange of learning and practices, develop connections, and inform approaches to counter terrorism preparedness, resilience and consequence management.

Projects

We deliver projects according to the CTPN work programme, report recommendations and emerging needs (including those generated by wider strategic partnerships and commissions) as governed by the CTPN international board.

Why we do it

Terrorism is a global, networked and persistent threat that requires a global, networked and persistent response. CTPN fills a need for a multi-national, multiagency and multi-disciplinary network at the city level.

Cities are the backbone of urban security. The response to terrorist attacks, as with most emergencies, happens first and foremost at the local or city level.

Cities are essential building blocks for achieving the delivery of grand strategy. Cities that develop arrangements and policy in an integrated manner can use this as a lever in developing resilience.

Security and development are mutually dependent; one demands the other. This requires an integrated and holistic approach at all levels.