The St Bede’s Literary and Philosophical Society was delighted to be given a unique insight into the world of Counter Terrorism by Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Porter QPM, LLB. Tony is the head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit and he gave a talk to the students about “A Terrorist in a Town near You”. Over ninety students and staff members packed into the Sixth Form study area, to hear him talk about operations that he had been involved in. They were even given advance information which was about to be broadcast on national TV and published in the national and international media later that day.
Eighteen year old Megan Tollitt, the president of the society and head girl, said, “Detective Chief Superintendent Porter gave us a real insight into the murky world of terrorism and all that has to be done to catch and convict the terrorists.”
“It was a real thrill to speak to these young people,” he commented. “They are the potential leaders of the future and one day they may be called uponto deal with these issues. Talks like these are stimulating and rewarding as
they provide another step in the education and development of our young people.”