Event Security Tips & Best Practices-Corporate Security Australia

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Event Security Tips Best Practices
Corporate Security Australia
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Day-of security
We cannot stress enough the importance of
security at events. Security keeps you covered in
case of
An injury to a guest
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Damage to property
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Crowd control
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Troublesome guests
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Unexpected situations
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Identify all venue entry points and make sure all
personnel is aware of them. Creating a diagram
you can share is an easy and effective way to
give the team a visual understanding.
Know the venue inside and out
If the venue is outdoors, establish boundaries
where the event perimeter begins and
ends. Temporary fencing and barricades can help.
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Are there any attendees or guests that may pose a
risk? You cant do a background check for every
ticket buyer, of course. But, you should identify
potential risks.Be suspicious of guests that
purchase event tickets in bulk. This may be an
event protestor buying tickets for their fellow
disruptors.
Gauge attendee risk
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The larger the crowd, the more likely it is that
something can go wrong. Staff needs to be
comfortable with managing large groups and
exerting authority when needed.
The security team may need to perform the
following with respects to crowd management Ask
guests to move away if theyre blocking the
exit. Monitor the registration line to keep it
organized and prevent people from cutting. (Using
cones, yellow tape, or stanchions is a great help
here.) Ensure guests dont stray into staff-only
areas or areas reserved for VIP.
Control the crowd
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Its unfortunate we have to mention this at all,
but this is the reality. Big crowds are an easy
and soft target, so armed security personnel are
recommended for larger events.Monitoring for
suspicious activity should also take place in the
immediate vicinity of the venue exterior. Since
bags wont be checked until entry, perpetrators
may find opportunities right outside the venue
where attendees gather to register.
Assess the potential for large-scale attacks
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Keep communication tight
If you hire a professional security detail, be
sure they communicate back and forth with your
own staff. Company staff and third-party security
details tend to not communicate. The former
should report all suspicious activity to the
security team and refrain from direct
confrontations.
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