Hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) is a generic term that covers a suite of anti-terrorist protective measures that are often employed around buildings or publicly accessible spaces/venues of particular significance.[1][2] The design of these various vehicle security barriers and landscape treatments came about as security authorities across the globe sought to mitigate the effects of vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED)[3] and vehicle-ramming attacks. The sorts of places that warrant consideration as potential terrorist targets in need of HVM include: government buildings, airports, large railway stations, sports venues, concentrations of entertainment and crowded night time economy, etc.[4][5]
- ^ "Hostile vehicle mitigation | Public Website". www.cpni.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ "Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings" (PDF). Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ Cormie, David; Mays, Geoff; Smith, Peter (2009). Blast effects on buildings (PDF) (2nd ed.). London: Thomas Telford Ltd. pp. 250–273. ISBN 978-0-7277-3521-8. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ "Crowded Places Guidance" (PDF). NaCTSO. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ Aston, Heath (13 April 2016). "Terror guidelines urge blast mitigation measures for busy public areas". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 July 2017.