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Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, amongst other forms …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car

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 …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The ProtectUK Analysts give an insight into terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks. … What is meant by Vehicle as a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a … barriers; they understand the methodology behind Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) Attacks and the use of Vehicle Borne Improvised …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

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 …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

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

… Information and Intention Search and screening protocols will … capability to detect threat items concealed on a person or vehicle. Screening people, their belongings and vehicles at … buildings or onto sites. Similarly, searching personnel as they enter and/or exit can help reduce the risk of …
Keywords: Communications , Search planning , Health & Safety

Good housekeeping

… Good housekeeping is an important part of your security regime, helping to reduce … bins to a minimum and consider use of clear bags for waste disposal as it provides an easier opportunity for staff … that RVPs don't leave people grouped and more vulnerable to Vehicle as a Weapon attacks.  … Good housekeeping …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces

Threat Overview

… Terrorists may use different methodologies to conduct attacks within the … include: Marauding Attacker (e.g. bladed weapon, firearm) Vehicle as a weapon (e.g. road, rail, aircraft) Improvised Explosive …

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity

… Like other criminals, terrorists need to plan. They need to prepare, buy and … where they are going?   do you know someone with multiple passports in different names?   do you know someone who looks … deliveries for unusual items? if you work in commercial vehicle hire or sales, has a sale or rental seemed unusual? …
Keywords: Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ACT , Report , Advice

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Attack Planning

… For a terrorist attack to be successful they will need to put … planning of an attack is broken down into three distinct phases: Target Identification Detailed Planning Confirmation … house”, near plant or server rooms or places of concealment Vehicles parked in suspicious circumstances     Methods of …