Police in the West Midlands have had a special security briefing after a threat was made to kidnap and kill an officer in Birmingham, Sky News has learned.
The force said officers and staff had been given an "additional safety reminder" after it received "anonymous information".
Officers were told to avoid showing any of their uniform while travelling to work.
They were also advised about police station security.
West Midlands Police would not confirm the nature of the threat but said the information "continues to be assessed".
The overall threat level to police across Britain was raised to substantial in October, meaning an attack is a strong possibility.
Assistant Chief Constable Garry Forsyth said: "There is nothing at this time to suggest there is an increased risk to members of the public.
"We have taken the opportunity to remind all employees of the need to be vigilant.
"Our priority remains serving our communities and protecting them from harm.
"Officers remain on patrol and our staff continue to respond to calls for service as usual."
Police stressed that officers had to stay past their shifts for the late-night security talk, or were spoken to before they started work - but were not taken off the streets.
Mr Forsyth confirmed to Sky News that the threat was "credible".
The alert comes after four men were charged with terror offences in October, including allegations they carried out "hostile reconnaissance" of Shepherd's Bush police station in London.
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said he was assessing the situation in the capital following the West Midlands threat.
"I believe it to be an anonymous call that's been made," he said.
"One of my colleagues has talked to the Chief Constable of West Midlands this morning to find out exactly what the state of that threat is.
"And once we've assessed it, we'll decide whether or not to give any further advice."
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