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Understanding the threat

… featured simple methodologies, utilising low sophistication weapons that are more accessible to hostile actors.  … any combination of the above.    Vehicle As a Weapon (VAW) is the use of a vehicle to cause harm to … of the device and where they are deployed.   Fire As a Weapon (FAW) is the deliberate use of fire within …
Keywords: Risk Management , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , Terrorism Threats , Threat analysis , Terrorism threat levels

Good housekeeping

… items can be concealed. Remove items that could be used as weapons such as such tools or service equipment etc. Mail … leave people grouped and more vulnerable to Vehicle as a Weapon attacks.  …
Keywords: Good housekeeping , Security , Suspicious Item , Suspicious Behaviour , public spaces , Safety , Securing and checking , Election

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… explosive device (VBIED). A vehicle can also be used as a weapon that is used to drive into crowds to injure and kill … amount of damage caused by an explosion. 3. Vehicle as a weapon (VAW) A vehicle by itself can be used as a weapon  in order to injure and kill people, or ram and …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… employ a low-sophistication methodology like a bladed weapon. S-ITs can emerge from any ideology, including … irrespective of ideology. This could include using bladed weapons such as knives. Publicly accessible locations and … purchases of items or materials that could be used as a weapon or facilitate an attack Unusual, furtive or otherwise …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist , Marauding Attack , Venues and Public Spaces , Mental health

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

… call 999. If you get caught up in the rare event of a weapons attack we urge you to follow the Run, Hide, Tell … the threat Understanding the threat | ProtectUK Fire As A Weapon Guidance | Protection at Major Events | NPSA … (MTA) | Emergency & Incident Management | NPSA Vehicle as a weapon | ProtectUK Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

Marauding Terrorist Attacks (MTA)

… or a combination of these Attackers armed with bladed weapons, firearms, pipe bombs, petrol bombs, suicide vests or multiple weapons Bladed weapon attacks progress less rapidly than those involving …
Keywords: MTA , Marauding , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Terrorist threat , Marauding Attack , Guidance , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , Blunt Weapons , Combined attack , Public Safety

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity

… someone acquiring illegal firearms or purchasing other weapons? Storing dangerous materials Have you noticed anyone … bomb-making instructions advice on how to obtain or make weapons A specialist police team will examine the content …
Keywords: Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ACT , Report , Advice

Threat Overview

… Marauding Terrorist Attack (for example with bladed weapon, firearm) Vehicle as a weapon (by road, rail, aircraft) Improvised Explosive Device … possibly person or vehicle borne, or placed) Fire as a Weapon Chemical, Biological or Radiological attack Other …

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… projects to mitigate and protect against a Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attack or Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive … Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) as intentional weapons against people, events or infrastructure.  The key …
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

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… a crossover with terrorism where vehicles can be used as a weapon, or funds from criminal activity can be used to … to a business or its reputation; or to use the vehicle as a weapon.   3. Recruitment When employing staff, the following … daily or weekly basis.   16. Countering vehicle as a weapon guidance The Countering Vehicle as a Weapon Guidance …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations