High Security Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Anti-Terrorist Force Protection
Vehicular Terrorism
AKRON POLICE ON ALERT FOR NEW YEARS FOLLOWING GERMAN TRUCK ATTACK_NEWS 5 CLEVELAND
A terror attack in Berlin killed 12 people and injured another 48 after a truck drove right into a crowd of people.
AWARENESS, BARRIERS NEEDED IN FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM BY VEHICLES_EDITORIAL_THE DAILY HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD
173 people in 9 different cities, world wide, have been killed and more than 700 wounded in 17 ramming attacks in the last three years.
GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS - CRASH AND GRAB CRIME ON THE RISE_BY ROB REITER, CO-FOUNDER, STOREFRONT SAFETY COUNCIL_ATM MARKETPLACE
KEEP OUT! VEHICLE INTRUSION RISKS INCREASE: STOPPING VEHICULAR ATTACKS_BY ROB REITER, CO-FOUNDER, STOREFRONT SAFETY COUNCIL_ CLAIMS MAGAZINE
There is an increasing trend as state courts continue to rule that claims of foresee-ability and a duty of care in accidental and deliberate vehicle incursions are a matter for juries to decide.
NYC ATTACK: WHY ISIS AND TERRORISTS USE TRUCKS TO KILL PEOPLE AND SPREAD FEAR_NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE
Rob Reiter, co-founder of the Storefront Safety Council said vehicular terror attacks in 2016 killed hundreds of people in Western nations — more than bombings, shootings and stabbings combined.
NYC TERROR ATTACK ON BICYCLE PATH (VIDEO)_CNN INTERNATIONAL.
If you take care of safety, you will likely take care of security.
PROTECTING STUDENTS FROM DANGEROUS THREATS_BY ROB REITER, CO-FOUNDER, STOREFRONT SAFETY COUNCIL_PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PRODUCTS AND NEWS
Just as colleges and universities are learning to cope with reducing the risk of gun violence on campus, safety officers will have to start planning for the prevention of vehicle attacks.
U.S. CITIES ADD SECURITY MEASURES TO PROTECT FROM VEHICLE ATTACKS_SECURITY TODAY
As terrorists overseas are increasingly turning to vehicles as weapons, cities around the United States are looking to ramp up security to ensure that an incident similar to the attacks in London, Berlin and Paris don’t happen in their own backyard.
Solutions and Best Practices
HOW CAN YOU STOP CARS FROM PLOWING INTO CROWDS_SLATE MAGAZINE
Rob Reiter’s case for bollards is less about terrorism, which remains rare, than about the everyday chaos we accept in exchange for a society where everyone between the ages of 16 and 100 steers a multi-ton chunk of metal around town.
PREVENTING VEHICLE ATTACKS_SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION POLICY BRIEFING
Vehicle attacks are simple and effective attack solutions with proven success. We need to do something to protect people – to be prepared and protect our communities.
RETHINKING BOLLARDS: HOW BOLLARDS CAN SAVE LIVES, PREVENT INJURIES AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN NEW YORK CITY_TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
As the population of the New York City increases, and especially as the number of senior citizens increases, there is no better time to implement basic engineering improvements proven to calm traffic and prevent crashes.
Education
BOLLARD BOOT CAMP: HOW TO PROTECT PEOPLE AND PLACES FROM VEHICLE INCURSIONS_WEBINAR_REDVECTOR.COM
Rob Reiter, Co-founder, Storefront Safety Council offeres webinar that discusses what makes bollards effective safety and protective devices to build a better understanding of ASTM test standards as well as emerging state codes.
BOLLARD BOOT CAMP: SELECTION, SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF SAFETY AND SECURITY BARRIERS_WEBINAR_REDVECTOR.COM
Rob Reiter, Co-founder, Storefront Safety Council, reviews procedures to identify risk areas, make basic threat assessments, and have a working knowledge of ASTM test standards
RED VECTOR COURSE AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: ROB REITER_REDVECTOR.COM
Rob Reiter, Co-founder of the Storefront Safety Council, is a published author who appears in articles and on newscasts on the topics including preventing terrorist incidents and the need for increased pedestrian and public safety where people work, play, dine and shop.
Websites
ASTM
Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by the American Society for Testing and Materials, they improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use.
SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
As a not-for-profit trade organization driven by volunteers, SIA provides education, certification, standards, advocacy and influential events which connect the industry.
TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
A member of The Texas A&M University System, TTI has a breadth and depth of programs, facilities and capabilities unsurpassed by any other higher-education-affiliated transportation research organization in the United States. The Institute’s research and development program has resulted in significant breakthroughs across all facets of transportation.
WHOLE BUILDING DESIGN GUIDE
The WBDG web site is offered as an assistance to the building community by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) through funding support from the Department of Defense, the NAVFAC Engineering Innovation and Criteria Office, the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Department of Energy, and the assistance of the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). A Board of Direction and Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives from over 25 participating federal agencies guide the development of the WBDG.
AKRON POLICE ON ALERT FOR NEW YEARS FOLLOWING GERMAN TRUCK ATTACK_NEWS 5 CLEVELAND
A terror attack in Berlin killed 12 people and injured another 48 after a truck drove right into a crowd of people.
AWARENESS, BARRIERS NEEDED IN FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM BY VEHICLES_EDITORIAL_THE DAILY HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD
173 people in 9 different cities, world wide, have been killed and more than 700 wounded in 17 ramming attacks in the last three years.
GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS - CRASH AND GRAB CRIME ON THE RISE_BY ROB REITER, CO-FOUNDER, STOREFRONT SAFETY COUNCIL_ATM MARKETPLACE
KEEP OUT! VEHICLE INTRUSION RISKS INCREASE: STOPPING VEHICULAR ATTACKS_BY ROB REITER, CO-FOUNDER, STOREFRONT SAFETY COUNCIL_ CLAIMS MAGAZINE
There is an increasing trend as state courts continue to rule that claims of foresee-ability and a duty of care in accidental and deliberate vehicle incursions are a matter for juries to decide.
NYC ATTACK: WHY ISIS AND TERRORISTS USE TRUCKS TO KILL PEOPLE AND SPREAD FEAR_NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE
Rob Reiter, co-founder of the Storefront Safety Council said vehicular terror attacks in 2016 killed hundreds of people in Western nations — more than bombings, shootings and stabbings combined.
NYC TERROR ATTACK ON BICYCLE PATH (VIDEO)_CNN INTERNATIONAL.
If you take care of safety, you will likely take care of security.
PROTECTING STUDENTS FROM DANGEROUS THREATS_BY ROB REITER, CO-FOUNDER, STOREFRONT SAFETY COUNCIL_PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PRODUCTS AND NEWS
Just as colleges and universities are learning to cope with reducing the risk of gun violence on campus, safety officers will have to start planning for the prevention of vehicle attacks.
U.S. CITIES ADD SECURITY MEASURES TO PROTECT FROM VEHICLE ATTACKS_SECURITY TODAY
As terrorists overseas are increasingly turning to vehicles as weapons, cities around the United States are looking to ramp up security to ensure that an incident similar to the attacks in London, Berlin and Paris don’t happen in their own backyard.
Solutions and Best Practices
HOW CAN YOU STOP CARS FROM PLOWING INTO CROWDS_SLATE MAGAZINE
Rob Reiter’s case for bollards is less about terrorism, which remains rare, than about the everyday chaos we accept in exchange for a society where everyone between the ages of 16 and 100 steers a multi-ton chunk of metal around town.
PREVENTING VEHICLE ATTACKS_SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION POLICY BRIEFING
Vehicle attacks are simple and effective attack solutions with proven success. We need to do something to protect people – to be prepared and protect our communities.
RETHINKING BOLLARDS: HOW BOLLARDS CAN SAVE LIVES, PREVENT INJURIES AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN NEW YORK CITY_TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
As the population of the New York City increases, and especially as the number of senior citizens increases, there is no better time to implement basic engineering improvements proven to calm traffic and prevent crashes.
Education
BOLLARD BOOT CAMP: HOW TO PROTECT PEOPLE AND PLACES FROM VEHICLE INCURSIONS_WEBINAR_REDVECTOR.COM
Rob Reiter, Co-founder, Storefront Safety Council offeres webinar that discusses what makes bollards effective safety and protective devices to build a better understanding of ASTM test standards as well as emerging state codes.
BOLLARD BOOT CAMP: SELECTION, SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF SAFETY AND SECURITY BARRIERS_WEBINAR_REDVECTOR.COM
Rob Reiter, Co-founder, Storefront Safety Council, reviews procedures to identify risk areas, make basic threat assessments, and have a working knowledge of ASTM test standards
RED VECTOR COURSE AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: ROB REITER_REDVECTOR.COM
Rob Reiter, Co-founder of the Storefront Safety Council, is a published author who appears in articles and on newscasts on the topics including preventing terrorist incidents and the need for increased pedestrian and public safety where people work, play, dine and shop.
Websites
ASTM
Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by the American Society for Testing and Materials, they improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use.
SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
As a not-for-profit trade organization driven by volunteers, SIA provides education, certification, standards, advocacy and influential events which connect the industry.
TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
A member of The Texas A&M University System, TTI has a breadth and depth of programs, facilities and capabilities unsurpassed by any other higher-education-affiliated transportation research organization in the United States. The Institute’s research and development program has resulted in significant breakthroughs across all facets of transportation.
WHOLE BUILDING DESIGN GUIDE
The WBDG web site is offered as an assistance to the building community by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) through funding support from the Department of Defense, the NAVFAC Engineering Innovation and Criteria Office, the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Department of Energy, and the assistance of the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). A Board of Direction and Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives from over 25 participating federal agencies guide the development of the WBDG.