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The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) is a specialised police unit … has a wealth of experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers. … The role of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit (NVTMU) … and protective security fencing that is deployed to provide hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) schemes.   The NVTMU …
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

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 devastating effect. Consequently, driving a vehicle into a queue or crowd is a low complexity attack …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Attack , Terrorist threat , publicly accessible places , Car , Combined attack , VAW , Election , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Ballot box and cyber security

… Ballot box security Ensure systems are in place to search vehicles used for the movement of ballot boxes to or from … and counting venues before the boxes are loaded or the vehicle is moved. After searching the vehicle and whilst ballot boxes are loaded ensure that the …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues , Security

Fences and gates

… and may be suitable for use with a fence alarm system. A hostile topping, such as barbed tape or razor wire, serves … intruders, but any fence above 2 metres (including any hostile topping) will need planning permission. Fences can …
Keywords: Fertiliser

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… is to avoid equipping terrorists should they be conducting hostile reconnaissance.  … albeit politely, particularly if they are conducting hostile reconnaissance. This intervention casts doubt about … and reasonable to do so. For example, should security use a vehicle, and patrol areas such as car parks, they should …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management , Counter Terrorism Support , Terrorism threat levels , Guidance , Venues and Public Spaces , Business Continuity , Security Managers , Building

Counting venues

… and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity of a counting station and … must be reported to the police. Note the location and vehicle registration mark and do not approach the vehicle. Draw up a schedule for further searches to be …
Keywords: Venues , Election , Security , Counting , Event Security , Safety , Identity

SCaN for all staff

… organisation venue or event, to increase their awareness of hostile reconnaissance and how they can help to help counter … the core components of SCaN:  See - understanding what hostile reconnaissance is and how to spot it Check - knowing what to do if you suspect hostile reconnaissance or identify suspicious activity …
Keywords: NPSA , Protective Security , Business , SCAN , Training , Staff training

Polling Stations

… and other areas to which the public have access. If a vehicle is parked in the proximity of a polling station and … must be reported to the police. Note the location and vehicle registration number and do not approach the vehicle. Draw up a schedule for further searches to be …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election , Security , Building , Awareness

Good housekeeping

… that RVPs don't 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

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… attack (with firearms or bladed/blunt force weapons ) Vehicle as a weapon Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Fire … staff are challenged and their ID checked  DB7 - Check all vehicles and personnel on entry, including emergency …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO