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Vehicle as a weapon

… 1. Introduction The threats from vehicles range from vandalism to sophisticated or … aggressive attacks by determined criminals or terrorists. As well as a convenient method to deliver an explosive … Vehicle as a weapon …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… 1. Introduction Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks associated with vehicle borne threats ranging from vandalism … Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… 1. Introduction The following advice is recommended to help detect, deter or deny those considering using a vehicle for criminal or terrorist purposes. Significant … a third are stolen from the owner’s premises. The primary reason is crime, however, there is a crossover with terrorism …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… 1. Introduction – Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) A VBIED is a vehicle which contains and delivers an … goods vehicles and have historically caused significant casualties when detonated near to or within crowded places or … Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Access control

… 1. Introduction It is important to ensure that a site is kept secure while remaining … accessible to your visitors or customers. There will be areas in a site or venue that, for various reasons, should be … likelihood of threats entering your building or site.   14. Vehicle procedures If the OR identifies the need for …
Keywords: Access control , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security Culture , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Personal security

… 1. Introduction The more you do to protect yourself, the safer you and your family will be. There are three key areas which can affect your safety. These are physical … a locked garage or a secure parking area, then leave your vehicle where it can be seen by the general public. Try to …
Keywords: Personal Security , Social media , Security , Cyber , Cyber Security , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Search planning

… 1. Introduction Search measures can help reduce the likelihood of threats … Searching people and their belongings, mail, deliveries and vehicles before they enter a site can help detect weapons, … Search planning …
Keywords: Search planning , publicly accessible places , Security , Security measures , Suspicious Behaviour , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Unattended and suspicious items

… 1. Guidance for the public No unattended item should be ignored, but should always be assessed proportionately, considering what can be seen and … away from secondary hazards, such as glazed areas or parked vehicles, and do not re-enter the evacuated area until the …
Keywords: Risk Management , Building , HOT principle , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , Venues

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… 1. Introduction Requirement for guidance Those with responsibility for Publicly Accessible … of terrorist methodologies. Such methodologies may include Vehicle as a Weapon, Marauding Attacks with either bladed weapons or … Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… 1.IED attacks  Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are effective … ways, including by suicide bombers. Suicide bombers may use vehicles or carry their IED concealed on their person, this … Terrorists generally select their targets to cause mass causalities, infrastructure damage, attract widespread …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety