Irrespective of the size, every event requires adequate security measures. Security measures are necessary because they ensure the safety of the people at an event. A security team may be hired by a security company to restrict entry and manage the security of the event. You may take utmost care to look after the security of your guests at the event but due to some mistakes, the security of your event may not be as efficient as it should. Therefore, to avoid any security breaches, we have listed 4 event security mistakes that you must be aware of when hosting an event.
Miscalculating the requirement of personnel
If it is a large event, you need to ensure that there are enough security professionals who can secure the perimeters of the event. In case you miscalculate the number of security guards that are required, there will be a huge task on the shoulders of the limited security guards at the event. And if there’s an unfortunate incident, they may not be able to manage the security of the event or control the crowd.
Not having the right type of resources
Apart from deciding the right number of personnel, ensuring that your event has the right kind of security equipment is equally important. You need to have additional security measures. You can install security cameras, sensor systems, smoke and fire alarms systems, metal detectors, etc. This helps to detect any security threats which is not possible for security guards to identify. For example, if a guest tries to venture into a restricted area he has to be stopped at the earliest. By installing security cameras, you have the ability to view every corner of the event. Thus, assisting you in ensuring that the troublemakers don’t succeed.
Also, when you are organizing an event, make sure that all such security equipment is in place such as fire extinguishers. So, if there’s a fire during your event, the security guards can take immediate action by using the fire extinguishers and suppressing the fire.
Not having an emergency response plan
Even after having the right type of security measures, if anything has to go wrong, it will go wrong. Therefore, you need to have an emergency response or a backup plan to secure the lives of the people in case of an emergency situation. An emergency response plan will help you evacuate the guests or attendants safely. Make sure the security guards are aware of this plan and also the emergency exit routes.
Apart from these three event security mistakes, you can also make sure that you keep a check on the visitors constantly for any unethical activities. If you want any assistance in ensuring event security, you can get in touch with GPS-Security group.
