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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation & Management
Our counterterrorism and security experts have been pivotal in the development of hostile and non-hostile vehicle management solutions that are informed by AJP’s bespoke and innovative analysis process.
Vehicle borne threats range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attack by terrorists or determined criminals. Vehicles (cars, vans, trucks) are widely available and terrorists have previously gained access to them through a number of means to conduct successful attacks - which occur with little or no warning.
Driving a vehicle into crowds causes multiple casualties and is regarded by terrorists as an attractive method as a result. This method of attack is low in complexity, affordable, requires limited planning and skill and is perceived as less likely to be detected in the planning phase.
Hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) is the delivery of measures that are informed by the threat and how it manifests itself, the multiple consequences of an attack, the vulnerability of a given location and the needs of the enterprise requiring protection. Effective HVM is built around threat-informed security risk assessments, security planning, and the design and deployment of risk-based measures.
An AJP HVM security consultant will help you identify the types of vehicle threats you face, your strengths and vulnerabilities to those threats, and assist in identifying suitable and proportionate vehicle mitigation. Our approach for identifying effective HVM solutions is underpinned by a unique vehicle dynamics analysis (VDA) method that integrates recognised standards (PAS68/69, IWA14-1&2) and guidance (ANZCTC, UK NPSA), and considers the existing environment.
Our HVM solutions are supplemented by the integrated deployment of security processes, procedures and physical obstructions to counter vehicle borne threats. These will typically include: deterrent communications, security awareness, incident response planning and training, operational security, traffic management and the deployment of physical obstructions such as vehicle security barriers and traffic calming measures.
Services include:
Vehicle dynamics analysis (VDA)
HVM operational requirements (OR) development
Crash modelling and human injury impact analysis
Traffic and pedestrian separation design
HVM design and engineering (passive and active)
HVM design peer review and audit
Vehicle security barrier scoping
HVM performance and compliance assessment (ANZCTC, UK NPSA - formerly CPNI)
HVM product evaluation
Active HVM operational review
HVM penetration testing
Post-hostile vehicle incident review