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PSSA
Member News
ISSUE 10 January 2016
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NEWS
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The National Barrier Asset protects
UK political events
The National Barrier Asset (NBA) is a range of
high security systems owned and managed
by Sussex Police on behalf of the Home Office,
providing robust Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
(HVM) measures and security fencing. It is
available for use by the UK governmental, foreign
governmental and commercial organisations.
The NBA was funded and developed initially
to protect annual political party meetings and
conferences from hostile vehicle attacks. More
investment was placed in products such as
rising gates and pedestrian portals for use at
major events. This development was as a part
of the Governments protect workstream. To
keep abreast of modern threats, the NBA has
evolved and developed new systems to meet
the requirements of specific events such as
the European Justice Ministries conference
in Brighton where a need for High security
fence that would be robust in the event of
mob attacks and considerably reduce the
number of guardforce required to patrol the
perimeter. The Rapid Deployable System (RDS)
an anti-climb temporary HVM system tested
to PAS 68 Standards for 2.5 tonnes at 30mph
on a 90 Degree angle which was developed
with the Centre for the Protection of National
Infrastructure (CPNI).
Having formed a long standing relationship
working together, Highway Care Security
Solutions (HCSS) and Hardstaff Barriers have
formed a new Joint Venture company named
H2S2, working together with Sussex Police,
H2S2 are now offering the supply of the
National Barrier Asset product range.
H2S2 were awarded the contract by Sussex
Police to deploy the NBA. That contract allows
them to not only use the extensive range of
NBA products but also their own proprietary
products. The NBA is a true collaborative
partnership between H2S2 and Sussex
Police, the combined team brings a wealth of
expertise in the field of HVM and security at
major security events.
The NBA is now available to support the
private sector to secure temporary events
and can be deployed only as part of a holistic
security plan using the most appropriate
assets to ensure maximum protection.
All products have been tested to PAS 68
standards and where applicable have been
subjected to the UK developing “Mob” attack
standards. With the involvement from Sussex
Police, you can be assured that you will get an
open, honest and professional service.