When summer comes so do the events – music and food festivals, sporting extravaganzas, open air theatre and family fun days arrive in abundance.

Each event can attract thousands of visitors, all of whom are there to enjoy a new experience, make some memories and have a good time.

Sadly, not everyone attending an event has the best of intentions. Unfortunately, some let alcohol get the better of them and some are criminals looking to steal… or worse.

However, event security is there to ensure everything runs smoothly – or if there are problems, they are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.

But what does event security do? First and foremost, its principal role is to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone present. Our security team are highly trained to identify potential threats and to respond swiftly to emergencies. Our experts recognise the signs of trouble before it escalates but if problems do arise, they will step in to remove the troublemakers quickly and efficiently.

As a professional event security team, our experts undergo continuous training to ensure they are up to date with all relevant laws, protocols and know what techniques to employ. They are trained in crowd management, conflict resolution and in first aid and are often the first on the scene of an incident providing vital assistance should it be needed.

But the work on keeping an event – and its attendees – safe starts way before the event itself. Members of our event security team visit a venue before the day to assess potential risks and offer advice on how to minimise them such as the placement of security checkpoints, emergency exits and drawing up evacuation plans.

Security guards will also be the feet on the ground on event day, manning entry points and checking tickets to ensure only those who are supposed to be there are allowed in. This stops overcrowding, so vitally important in ensuring an event is safe. Security guards will also prevent unauthorised access to restricted areas so protecting authorised people such as staff, performers and accredited personnel.

The security team will also check visitors’ bags as they enter to make sure no potential weapons are taken in. They may use metal detectors or baggage screening procedures to detect dangerous items and remove them. CCTV can also be used to monitor an event to allow a quick response to potentially dangerous situations. This digital eye-in-the-sky can also provide valuable evidence for investigations should it be needed.

With security measures in place, guests can enjoy an event safely and leave with only good memories.
For more information on our experienced event security give our team a call on 01206 481681.