Although not all vehicle ramming events are due to terrorism, children are known to be in crowds and considered “soft targets” of automobile ramming MCIs. Children are often among the most severely affected victims of terrorist attacks. According to a 2023 study “Pediatric casualties in terrorist events represent a small proportion of overall victims. However, it should be understood that the pediatric population has unique vulnerabilities, and when directly impacted by terrorism, can have long-term physical and psychosocial sequelae, as well as a devastating emotional impact on the community”
Vehicles as a Weapon Collection Brief (pdf attached) This resource was recently updated by the California Resiliency Alliance (CRA) and contains open-access resources. This is a TLP: GREEN document. Therefore, while the CRA encourages sharing the report with colleagues in the security arena, we ask that it not be posted/shared via publicly accessible channels.
Learn more about the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) at https://www.cisa.gov/tlp
TLP Green Designation: The CRA has designated this resource collection as TLP: GREEN because even though all of the material within them is open source, bringing information together into a single location can create its own risks. Therefore, while the CRA encourages sharing the report with colleagues in the security arena (Fire, Security, EMS, Emergency Management, Healthcare). CRA advises that it not be posted/shared via publicly accessible channels. Learn more about the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) at https://www.cisa.gov/tlp
Targeted Automobile Ramming Mass Casualty Attacks (WADEM podcast): https://soundcloud.com/wadem-pdm/targeted-automobile-ramming-mass-casualty-attacks-dr-james-phillips
Terrorist Attacks and Children (US Department of Veterans Affairs) Public/Parent Version
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/types/terrorist_attacks_child.asp
Terrorist Attacks and Children (US Department of Veterans Affairs) Provider Version https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/terrorism_children.asp
Call to Action:
- View and read the resources to inform your efforts
- Share with appropriate parties in your community
- Follow Traffic Light Protocol guidance for the attached resource collection pdf
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