7 Critical Security Issues for Planning an Event

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7 Critical Security Issues for Planning an Event
Providing 24/7 security is a major challenge.
When it comes to special events, the stakes are
high all-time. Such events introduce a whole new
range of security issues for event security
services to consider. As an event planner, you
need to take some of these security issues into
account. Heres a look at seven of them.
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1. Planning
Events with a large number of VIP attendees
require careful planning. This should be done by
an expert with the necessary insights. As an
event planner, you should consult an expert
security company to chalk out a preliminary
security plan for your event. Make sure to
document all procedures and notes throughout your
planning process and to communicate the said plan
to the relevant security personnel.
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2. Inspection
Proper screening equipment should be used onsite.
The equipment should be in-line with the desired
security level at the event. If you have to rely
on any new security equipment, it is best to have
it properly installed and tested before the event
begins. Operators should be sufficiently trained
to handle such equipment. If your security
provider is procuring cameras, monitors and other
equipment from certain brands, make sure to check
whether such brands are reliable or not.
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3. Authorization
Depending upon the level of security and normal
procedures relating to access control, there
should be clear guidelines as to authorization.
This means that only authorized personnel should
be given access to certain sensitive areas of the
venue. All off-limit areas should be kept safe
from unauthorized access at all times.
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4. Communication
Special events often require the event organizers
to liaise with some external departments. These
departments may include the local police, fire
station, and hospital staff. Before hosting your
event, make sure to get in touch with the
relevant legal authorities, inform them of the
event and request them to make the necessary
external security arrangements. All instructions
and requests should be communicated, in writing.
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5. Procedures
From natural disasters to rowdy attendees to any
health-related emergencies, you should have a
contingency plan for everything that could go
wrong at the event. Full contingency plans will
help address all issues on a proactive basis and
prevent any security problems from arising.
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6. Training
Beyond the planning itself, all the key security
personnel should conduct training sessions in
order to address all potential problems that can
arise. This training will test the communication
and response plans for every concerned
participant. The bigger the event, the more the
participants and the more time your security
company will need to train their staff.
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7. Rights
Security is an important aspect of any event.
However, there are instances when the provision
of security means encroachments of some personal
freedoms. For instance, installing cameras in
sensitive areas may be a good idea from a
security perspective, but it can compromise an
individuals need for privacy. For these reasons,
it is necessary to invest in training the
security (as well as your own) staff on key
security issues and how to address them without
compromising on personal freedom.
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