How can behavioural science be applied to deter, detect, and disrupt terrorists using or targeting transport systems?

Background

The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.

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    Funded by: EPSRC

    Why might this be relevant?

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  • D-SCENT: Raising challenges to deception attempts using data scent trails

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    Funded by: EPSRC

  • D-SCENT: Raising challenges to deception attempts using data scent trails

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    Funded by: EPSRC

  • Enhancing transport technologies to support personal security in travel by public transport

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  • Securing Against Future Events (SaFE): Pre-emption, Protocols, and Publics

    In the decade following the events of September 11 2001, security against potential terrorist attack has significantly changed in its form and emphasis. Put simply, in many of the post-event analyses following the attack...

    Funded by: ESRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    Partially relevant as it discusses pre-emption and security techniques, but does not specifically address behavioral science in deterring terrorists.

Similar ARIs from other organisations

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