Temporary Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM): From Security Theatre to Operational Reality

29 Sept 2026
Global Counter Terror & Security Summit
As the demand for safer venues and public spaces continues to grow, temporary HVM has become a critical component of protective security planning. This presentation provides an overview of how temporary HVM is evolving to meet modern security challenges, highlighting lessons from real-world events, innovation, effective development of holistic strategies, and the importance of delivering effective security without compromising accessibility or the public experience. 
Speakers
Inspector Lewis Hastie
Inspector Lewis Hastie, National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit,Counter Terrorism Policing - NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office)