The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is staffed by subject matter experts in the methodology of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks and the deployment and use of the National Barrier Asset (NBA).
Keywords:
Vehicle
, Transport
, Vehicle as a Weapon
, Weapons of Terrorism
, Attack
, Threat
, Mitigation
, National Security
, Protective Security
This advice will provide advice to security managers of Publicly Accessible Locations following a change of the threat level to CRITICAL. There are a number of operational and tactical options to consider.
NPSA offer guidance to help practitioners determine the vehicle-borne threat, assess site strengths and vulnerabilities, and identify suitable options for HVM (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation).
Keywords:
CPNI
, Protective Security
, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
, Vehicle as a Weapon
, Vehicle
, NPSA
This document outlines a set of options which can be used by the private sector and security industry to enhance the wider national security posture at times of raised threat or in response to a terrorist incident.
Keywords:
National Stakeholder Menu
, Tactical Options
, Protective Security
, Protective measures
, Threat
, MOTO
A gunshot detection system is typically comprised of one or more sensors (optical and/or acoustic) that accurately and reliably detects live ammunition (gunshots) being discharged.
Active access delay systems seek to disorient and delay attackers.
Implementing the SCA should lead to fewer security-related changes being required at a later stage. It also reduces the chance of repeating mistakes that may have compromised security in the past.