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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 … 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

Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… The use of vehicles as a weapon remains a realistic possibility, … The threat of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks … Vehicles are widely available and easy to use with … events can include managing hygiene measures, and general security procedures. This can lead to queues of people …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised … police unit operating within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Made up of subject matter experts, … experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers. …
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

NPSA seeks barrier manufacturers and innovators for test programme

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

Section 3- Site security

… the premises.  Visitors and contractors should be given a security awareness briefing to include: where a pass is … a pass or in an unauthorised area will be challenged if a vehicle has been parked on-site, any work/parking permits … The movement of any unauthorised vehicles on site should be strictly controlled and ideally …
Keywords: Site , Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Access control , Threat , Site security , Vehicle , Security , Goods vehicles , Theft , CCTV , Drivers , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Visitors , Contractors

Event preview: International Security Expo 2025

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) will once again be exhibiting at … about current projects including a spotlight on National Vehicle Threat Mitigation and the deployment of temporary security barriers. Featured guest speakers across the two days …

Security at Home

… side and rear boundaries should provide robust defensive barriers to a minimum height of 1.8 metres. An additional … points. External hinge screws should be replaced with security screws to prevent them being removed and access … found on the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) website . Security measures to be considered : establish a routine for …

NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has confirmed its attendance once again at this year’s Security & Policing Conference, taking place from 10-12 … Notably this will include experts from the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit, who will be displaying a …
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

Section 2- People, security culture and behaviours

… In an emergency, you should always call the police on 999.  Security awareness, vigilance and reporting suspicious … time or getting someone into trouble. Due to the nature of security operations you may not hear back from the Police, … security patrols, and monitoring and checking visitors and vehicles. Identification passes should be issued to your …
Keywords: Security Culture , Vehicle as a Weapon , Risk , Protective Security , Attack , NPSA , Business , Threat , Vigilance , Action Counters Terrorism , Deter Threats , Screening

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… should seek to ensure a balanced consideration for security implications, particularly the risk to groups of people from interaction with hostile vehicles, and the creation of large crowds in new public … could include increased CCTV surveillance, manned guarding, vehicle security barriers and ACT (Action Counters …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities