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Security expert releases vehicle incursion counter terror guide

Concrete Barriers HQ has released a comprehensive guide to perimeter protection to provide specification and procurement professionals with essential information on how to maximise the effectiveness of perimeter security installations.

It addresses the risks posed by vehicle incursion, including vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, and includes advice from The National Counter Terrorism Security Office on what to do if you believe premises may be at risk.

The guide, available to download from www.concretebarriershq.co.uk, also includes information on key security standards such as PAS 68 and key points to consider before investing in perimeter protection.

Jonathan Goss, managing director of Concrete Barriers HQ the hostile vehicle defence division of Townscape Products, said:

“We’ve seen a disturbing increase in the use of vehicles in attacks targeting civilians in the UK and across Europe, making effective perimeter security more important than ever.

“To ensure security infrastructure installed on streets and around buildings to improve safety and deter malicious is attacks is effective as possible, those investing in the installations need to have access to detailed information.

“They need to know about the different options available to them, key security considerations underpinning any perimeter protection installation and the importance of industry quality standards such as PAS 68.

“Ultimately having this information will ensure that perimeter security installations specified are as effective as possible and have the capability to provide a robust deterrent to security threats.

“The purpose of this guide it to make this vital information freely available to anyone looking to gather more information about perimeter security.”

For more information about hostile vehicle mitigation and perimeter security installations please call 01623 513 355.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ben Smith .