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Vehicle as a weapon

… 1. Introduction The threats from vehicles range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive … device, an additional attack methodology is using a vehicle as a weapon (VAW). A vehicle by itself can also be used with hostile intent to … 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 to … aggressive attacks by determined criminals or terrorists. Vehicles offer a convenient method to deliver a bomb, known …
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

… to help detect, deter or deny those considering using a vehicle for criminal or terrorist purposes. Significant numbers of public service vehicles (PSV) and heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and/or their loads are stolen every year. A … Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies …
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 explosive device to a target. The vehicle may be old or new, inexpensive or valuable, liveried … 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

… likelihood of threats entering your building or site.   14. Vehicle procedures If the OR identifies the need for … the threat. The ideal solution is to restrict the number of vehicles accessing the site and any search should be … practicable. Ideally, access will be afforded only to vehicles that are booked in and expected, with the identity …
Keywords: Access control , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security Culture , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Personal security

… a locked garage or a secure parking area, then leave your vehicle where it can be seen by the general public. Try to … Whenever possible, walk facing oncoming traffic to avoid vehicles approaching from behind you. Never accept a lift … steps to reduce the risks and stay safe.   Motor vehicles and travel If possible, avoid setting patterns in …
Keywords: Personal Security , Social media , Security , Cyber , Cyber Security , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Unattended and suspicious items

… away from secondary hazards, such as glazed areas or parked vehicles, and do not re-enter the evacuated area until the … such as a rucksack; at least 200 metres away from a small vehicle or large item, such as a car or a wheelie bin; and at least 400 metres away from a large vehicle, such as a van or lorry keep yourself and other …
Keywords: Risk Management , Building , HOT principle , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , Venues

Hostile reconnaissance

… faces or in disguise?   It is not just people on foot; vehicles are often used by hostiles planning attacks. Be aware of vehicles parked out of place, abandoned, or a vehicle retracing the same route.     Challenging and …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… the risk to groups of people from interaction with hostile vehicles, and the creation of large crowds in new public … could include increased CCTV surveillance, manned guarding, vehicle security barriers and ACT (Action Counters …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities

Document awareness

… employment, banking, housing, access to sites and hire vehicles for unlawful purposes. 2. Identity document fraud …
Keywords: Threat , National Security , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Training , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations