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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks associated … be parked close to an asset or inside the perimeter of a site or event space. The vehicle may be parked legitimately, … The occupant(s) of a vehicle may use a pretence to gain site access. The occupant(s) may lie, or have forged/stolen …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Risk Management Basics

… staff, customers, volunteers and other visitors to your site. To identify risks, each individual element of risk is … method for your organisation, the  National Protective Security Authority  (NPSA) offering of Protective Security Risk Management (PRSM) may be suitable for you. You …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Countering vehicle as a weapon: Best practice guidance for goods vehicle operators and drivers

… who operate and drive commercial vehicles need to act.  Security It is vital that transport businesses adopt a responsible approach to security. The agencies, which are charged with protecting … – including pre-employment checks for staff and drivers site security – including vehicle access and operating …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Security Culture , Transport , Attack , publicly accessible places

Tactic IB2: Ensure that staff are briefed in observing, detecting and responding to suspicious activity

… The information gathered from people, places and websites is typically used by hostiles to assess the state of security and likelihood of detection, to assess … specifically tasked with providing policing to certain sites. External Media Engagement: Detailed information …
Keywords: Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious activity , Risk Assessment , Security mindedness , Suspicious Behaviour

Communication

… Corporate communications are vital to protective security. A security-minded communications strategy can help … report suspicious activity, it can make the organisation, site or event less vulnerable to threats. Should the worst … corporate communications can help protect an organisation, site or event. Read more about Personnel security training …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Threat and Response Levels

… Low An attack is highly unlikely NORMAL Routine protective security measures appropriate to the event MODERATE An …   Response Levels Response levels, which tend to apply to sites, should provide a general indication of the protective … of vulnerability and risk. There are a variety of site-specific security measures that can be applied within …

Stage 2: Risk Assessment

… with members of your team, such as management, HR, IT and security staff when carrying out this activity. These … target attractiveness.  You may also wish to consult with security specialists and experts for additional insight. … offer valuable insight into the damage that may follow a security incident, including the impact that this may have …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Bomb threats

… your organisation upon receipt of the threat, e.g. building security and senior manager, as they will need to make an … and 48 hours after) Remember: Seek advice from the venue security/operations manager as soon as possible. All bomb … to the foreseeable and plausible risks, will enhance a good security culture and reduce the possibility of an unattended …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Emergency Planning , Terrorist threat , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces