So if I lived in Strathclyde would the local police be reassuring me against the fact I might be blown up in a terrorist plot ![blink.gif](http://4.<a href="http://www.forumer.com">forumer</a>.com/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
Strathclyde Police officers are to hand-deliver letters to reassure ethnic minorities amid the heightened security alert.
Chief Constable Willie Rae said he was conscious some individuals may see the current situation as an opportunity to abuse members of ethnic communities.
Officers will also provide reassurance at places of worship and community centres.
It comes after an alleged plot to detonate bombs on planes was foiled.
Mr Rae said he was issuing the signed statement to show the force was committed to protecting all communities.
He said: "The force values the positive contribution to society played by members of our minority communities.
"It is therefore important to support them at a time when situations we face seek to cause divisions.
"I would like to stress that the intended victims of this alleged plot would have included people from all religions and ethnic groups.
"The people involved in alleged terrorist activity do not represent mainstream religions and their actions are not defended by the overwhelming majority of believers."
He said they would "robustly respond" to any abuse of ethnic minorities reported to police and we would seek prosecution in all possible cases.
Open days
President of the Islamic Centre in Glasgow, Ashraf Anjum, said his community had been trying to break down barriers and prevent divisions.
"In Islam nobody is allowed to hurt innocent people. Even after 7/7 there were a few mosques which were stoned and the looks people were getting were really bad.
"This particular mosque is available to the public to come and view. We get children from various schools starting from nursery upwards, and we have open days.
"I think it's making an impact, but there are ignorant people everywhere."
Javed Sattar, who runs Awaz Community Radio Station in Glasgow, said the vast majority of Muslims condemned terrorism.
"I'm like everybody else. I've got family, lots of friends, and yes we fly off on holiday.
"I'd hate to be on a plane knowing that someone could carry out such an act."
Strathclyde Police officers are to hand-deliver letters to reassure ethnic minorities amid the heightened security alert.
Chief Constable Willie Rae said he was conscious some individuals may see the current situation as an opportunity to abuse members of ethnic communities.
Officers will also provide reassurance at places of worship and community centres.
It comes after an alleged plot to detonate bombs on planes was foiled.
Mr Rae said he was issuing the signed statement to show the force was committed to protecting all communities.
He said: "The force values the positive contribution to society played by members of our minority communities.
"It is therefore important to support them at a time when situations we face seek to cause divisions.
"I would like to stress that the intended victims of this alleged plot would have included people from all religions and ethnic groups.
"The people involved in alleged terrorist activity do not represent mainstream religions and their actions are not defended by the overwhelming majority of believers."
He said they would "robustly respond" to any abuse of ethnic minorities reported to police and we would seek prosecution in all possible cases.
Open days
President of the Islamic Centre in Glasgow, Ashraf Anjum, said his community had been trying to break down barriers and prevent divisions.
"In Islam nobody is allowed to hurt innocent people. Even after 7/7 there were a few mosques which were stoned and the looks people were getting were really bad.
"This particular mosque is available to the public to come and view. We get children from various schools starting from nursery upwards, and we have open days.
"I think it's making an impact, but there are ignorant people everywhere."
Javed Sattar, who runs Awaz Community Radio Station in Glasgow, said the vast majority of Muslims condemned terrorism.
"I'm like everybody else. I've got family, lots of friends, and yes we fly off on holiday.
"I'd hate to be on a plane knowing that someone could carry out such an act."