HOSTILE VEHICLE MITIGATION SPECIALISTS
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HVM Introduction
No "One Size Fits All”
There are guides and information introducing Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) into the public realm, in order to manage the threat from terrorist vehicle attacks.
It is important that our surroundings remain open and inclusive, and that the addition of physical security measures designed to protect us are integrated and proportionate to the identified threat.
In recent years, terrorists have used a variety of attack methods 75% of which are vehicles.
Concentrating on vehicle threats, they use the Vehicle As a Weapon (VAW) to directly drive at targets to cause harm. They also use Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs), known as vehicle bombs, to attack targets.
The design must consider the application of HVM measures holistically, to ensure that the correct level of protection is provided without compromising the ability to create aesthetically pleasing and functional public spaces, for an example, “PIPS HVM” which has been designed specifically for Alfresco dining and where
the public are put in vulnerable life-threatening situations. Its design characteristic and features set this system apart from any other product on the market.
“PIPS HVM comes into its own” providing a secure environment that seamlessly blends in its natural environment, with the added benefit of corporate self-branding and the generation of branding revenue.
There is no “one size fits all” response to providing protection against hostile vehicles. Every place is unique and requires an informed and considered approach. Additional factors that will change over time and warrant consideration are the changing purpose of a place, evolving terrorist attack methodologies and the terrorist threat level.
AFSS Ltd and our industry partners offer an innovative and holistic approach providing our clients with the best of practice to deliver the correct security solution for there every day operational needs and demands.
HVM PRODUCTS FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
PAS68 & IWA 14.1 TESTED AND APPROVED HVM PRODUCTS
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
AFSS Ltd have been involved in the HVM sector since the early beginnings of PAS68. Understanding how to bridge the gap between the recognition of a security requirement and a comprehensive risk and threat assessment, to the implementation of specific security products can be overwhelming.
When engaging with AFSS Ltd, you are taken through the process of understanding the best HVM product choice and access control solutions, that meets your business operational needs and demands.
What Is HVM
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks associated with vehicle-borne threats posed by terrorists and criminals.
HVM is a holistic approach to the protection of people from vehicle borne threats encompassing a range of disciplines beyond simply installing physical barriers.
HVM is the effective delivery of measures that are informed by the threat, the consequences of an attack and the vulnerabilities of the Publicly Accessible Location (PAL) or asset to be protected.
The bases of HVM are:
• security risk assessments,
• security planning,
• the design and the deployment of measures that complement the needs of the business, institution, or venue.
What Are VSBs?
Vehicle Security Barriers
Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) can be passive (static), or active (operable). Active measures can be operated either at the gate or bollard, or remotely via CCTV. They are vulnerable to Duress and Deception techniques and therefore passive measures are preferred wherever possible.
Passive measures :
· Static barriers
· Sculptural elements
· Landform, water, walls, fences, berms, bunds, ditches, raised planters
· Street furniture
Active measures :
· Blockers,
· Bollards,
· Gates, can be rising, sliding, swinging or retracting and are operated manually or powered.
Pedestrian Movement v HVM
When considering the installation of Vehicle Security Barriers (VSB) in the public realm, designers should take a holistic approach to ensure an appropriate level of physical protection is provided whilst minimising any negative impact on pedestrian movement. Sites must accommodate movement safely and at the required level of comfort and convenience.
The pedestrian characteristics and social context of the site should be considered to determine areas of risk, for example where VSBs will be installed in crowded places ie, Alfresco dining or adjacent to places that can generate high footfall such as a busy transport hub or event venue.
The impact of VSBs on pedestrian movement will vary significantly depending on the size and orientation of a product, the spacing between them, their visibility, and the surrounding pedestrian flow characteristics.
This is why the product choice is instrumental for its direct application and what it is being chosen to protect.
VDA (Vehicle Dynamic Assessment)
As a responsible HVM product manufacturer and supplier, AFSS Ltd have partnered with a market leading VDA company to prepare tailored VDA’s which calculate the optimum attack angles, velocities and impact energy values for all vehicles categories within PAS 68 and IWA 14. Armed with this information we can design-in the correct level of physical protection and provide the vital standoff distance for your assets.
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AFSS Ltd choice of HVM products, have all been successfully crash tested to PAS 68, PAS 170 or IWA 14.1 standard, to ensure they can stop a range of vehicles travelling at certain speeds in providing businesses and organisations the flexibility of protection to suit there particular site needs.
Engaging with AFSS Ltd, you are not just buying a product, your engaging with a company with a wealth of industry experience and delivery partners in providing a solution to suit your budget and operational needs.
If you’re looking for the best in Hostile Vehicle Mitigation measures as well as hoping to receive a premium quality service, AFSS Ltd can meet both of those needs. We’ll listen carefully to your specific requirements and suggest a range of security products and access control options to ensure we arrive at the right solution together.
When engaging with AFSS Ltd, you can guarantee your HVM security solution will be delivered on price and to program.
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