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National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM)

… The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) have released an updated Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) video. HVM helps protect you and … For more information, please visit the NPSA website here. … National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM) …
Keywords: NPSA , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Protective Security , Security , CLOSE , ProtectUK , VEHICLE MITIGATION , HOSTILE VEHICLE , PROTECTIVE SECURITY AUTHORITY , NATIONAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY

HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

… NaCTSO and the NPSA have released guidance to support local … organisers, and similar end-user groups in using temporary Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) as part of a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation scheme. … Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) guidance … Authority, government and policing leads for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) contains crucial information about …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , HOSTILE VEHICLE , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Policing , Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , NaCTSO

Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now

… The chart-topping podcast series from Counter Terrorism Policing is back for a second series. … Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now … The chart-topping podcast series from Counter Terrorism Policing … Inside Counter Terrorism – podcast season 2 out now …
Keywords: podcast

NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has confirmed its attendance once again at this … Notably this will include experts from the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit, who will be displaying a selection of the National Barrier Asset designed to mitigate and protect against a Vehicle as …
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level … The increase in threat comes following Thursday’s stabbing in Golders … Attacks (MTA) | Emergency & Incident Management | NPSA Vehicle as a weapon | ProtectUK Attack methodology: …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

… On 30 September 2025 Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) launched ACT for Local Authorities. … ACT for Local Authorities … The launch was announced at the International Security Expo by Jon … groups. Attacks have featured simple, accessible methods, vehicles as weapons, homemade explosives, and bladed …
Keywords: ACT for Local Authorities

Public Safety Advice

… There’s a range of safety advice that’s available on ProtectUK for businesses and the … Even when events are violent crime, disorder and criminal damage, rather than … offences, the following advice is potentially useful. Please bear in mind that your local police should always be the …

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… King Charles III's coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King was crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort. … on busy, crowded roads or street parties.  The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) installed various …
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

NPSA seeks barrier manufacturers and innovators for test programme

… The NPSA is seeking manufacturers and innovators to be involved in a Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) test programme. … is exploring and encouraging further development of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions that reduce the risk of vehicle-borne attacks to the public.   NPSA has published a blog article explaining how manufacturers of …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , Vehicle as a Weapon , HOSTILE VEHICLE , National Barrier Asset , vehicle security barriers , NPSA

Road Transport Security Standards launched

… The Department for Transport has launched the Road Transport Security Standards. … crime groups and terrorists, both of which pose an increasing threat to the transport sector.  Supporting the … freight, bus and coach sector to better protect their vehicles, assets and personnel from theft, hijacking or …