State security and counter-terrorism

What you can do to prepare for emergency or terrorist situations, our counter terrorism strategies, and how to report suspicious behaviour or armed attack.

On this page

What to do if you notice possible signs of terrorism or are in an armed attack, how to prepare for terrorist or emergency situations, and the policies and procedures we use to keep Victorians safe.

How to report possible terrorism and what to do in an attack

Report signs of terrorism

How to report possible signs of terrorism or foreign interference activities and find counter terrorism and emergency management information.

What to do in an armed attack

Clear and inclusive advice on what to do during an armed or weapon attack, and how to find translated materials for ESCAPE. HIDE. TELL.

Steps to prevent, and prepare for, emergency situations

Community preparedness

Prepare for terrorist or emergency situations, and how the community can support Victoria Police.

Business preparedness

How to prepare your business and protect information to work towards counter terrorism.

Counter terrorism strategies, initiatives, and the National Terrorism Threat Level

Counter-terrorism strategies and legislation

Read current Victorian and federal counter-terrorism strategies, legislations, and terrorism definitions.

Victoria Police SHIELD

SHIELD is part of a program of current and future initiatives by Victoria Police that aim to prevent, disrupt, protect and respond to terror incidents.

National Terrorism Threat Advisory System

Learn about the National Terrorism Advisory System, and how to report suspicious activity.

Stop hate. Report it.

Hate (prejudice-motivated) crime and incidents

Understand the difference between hate (prejudice-motivated) crimes and incidents and serious vilification, and how to report them.

State securityCrime prevention

Updated

Back to top