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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… 1. Introduction Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline … area may be utilised by the attackers. Encroachment A hostile vehicle may be able to: exploit gaps in an … 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

Hostile reconnaissance

… 1. Introduction Hostile reconnaissance is the term given to the … threat a site faces. This guidance therefore uses the term ‘hostile’ to refer any individual or group conducting … faces or in disguise?   It is not just people on foot; vehicles are often used by hostiles planning attacks. Be …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

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

… Security Authority (NPSA) have released an updated Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) video. HVM helps protect you and … 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

Vehicle as a weapon

… 1. Introduction The threats from vehicles range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive … a weapon (VAW). A vehicle by itself can also be used with hostile intent to breach a perimeter, ram and damage … as a weapon as an attack.  Further information: Read more: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Read more: NPSA's …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised … has a wealth of experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers. … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) … and protective security fencing that is deployed to provide hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) schemes.   The NVTMU …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security , vehicle security barriers , National Barrier Asset , Pedestrians , Roads and streets

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… 1. Introduction – Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) A VBIED is … report suspicious customers at your premises?  conducting hostile reconnaissance before the event. Terrorists will regularly carry out hostile reconnaissance and undertake ‘dry-runs’ to test the …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , 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 … easier target for those with criminal intent or conducting hostile reconnaissance Comply with procedures to authorise …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

… 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 … Security Authority, government and policing leads for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) contains crucial …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , HOSTILE VEHICLE , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Policing , Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , NaCTSO

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) is the deliberate use of a vehicle to injure and kill people or damage infrastructure. … ProtectUK gives an insight into terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks. … What is meant by Vehicle as a Weapon? … for Transport Vehicle as a Weapon Detection Guidance Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Guidance   Probability and …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis , MTA , Marauding Attack , vehicle security barriers , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

Tactic DB7: Check all vehicles and personnel on entry (including emergency services)

… capability to detect threat items concealed on a person or vehicle. Screening people, their belongings and vehicles at … queuing space to minimise the impact on public roads. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation should be used in the area to … may deter potential attackers when they carry out online hostile reconnaissance as part of the attack planning …
Keywords: Communications , Search planning , Health & Safety