When we moved to a riskier side of town, I could tell that we needed to do something to bolster our home security. We started focusing on going through and identifying security risks, and before we knew it, we were able to resolve some of our biggest challenges. For example, we realized that our entryway was completely hidden from the street, so we removed one of the big shrubs in the front to prevent security problems. This blog is all about identifying security issues and making the best use of your time and resources. After all, you never know when you will need to keep things safe.
If you are organizing an event, one of the things that you'll need to prioritize is your event security. For many event organizers, the concept of securing the event can be challenging. If you don't know where to start or what to consider, that can make the process difficult. Here are some tips to help you create an event security plan.
Choose Your Type Of Security
The first thing you need to do is choose the type of security you'll need at the event. This means deciding between armed and unarmed security staff. If you're looking for security to offer more mediation, direction, and similar services but you don't expect any serious security risks, unarmed security may be sufficient.
If, however, you are hosting an event with high-profile guests or are concerned about any major security issues, you might want to have armed security on-site to help ensure everyone's safety. Armed security will have greater authority and more extensive training, allowing you to provide a greater sense of ease among your guests.
Assess The Venue
The next thing you'll have to do to create your security plan is to assess the venue. This is often done with the support of a security professional because they have the training to identify issues that you might miss. During this venue assessment, you will be looking for any potential security holes, such as areas where someone could gain entry to the venue without going through admissions and security. Make sure that all of these areas are covered by security during the event.
You'll also be looking at any potential hot spots for issues throughout the event. For example, the stage where any high-profile guests will be speaking or performing, anywhere that money is being transferred and similar areas should all be protected as well.
Employ Security Barriers
For outdoor events, you'll want to work with your security team to create barricades that clearly define the boundaries of the event. You may also want to set up barricades around the high-risk areas to help keep distance between those areas and your guests. Even a couple of feet of distance can prevent physical altercations.
Your security contractor can tell you where the best places are to set up the barriers for crowd control, event protection, and access restriction. Follow their guidance to ensure that your property is secure and protected.
The more you understand about protecting your event, the less risk you are likely to face. With these tips and the help of a skilled security contractor, you can keep your upcoming event safe.