Event Security

The Importance of Effective Event Security

• Event managers and hosts need to manage a number of threats during events, ranging from antisocial behaviour and pickpocketing to extremely serious risks such as terrorist attacks, illegal substances and targeted criminal intrusions.
• The size and nature of an event may present a very different risk profile, with stewarding, ticketing, crowd control and managing large flows of people often making it more complex to manage potential threats.
• According to the most recently available data from Statista, music festivals have the highest number of arrests, involving up to 23 per 10,000 attendees, while multi-day events result in higher instances of crime and police intervention.
• The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) publishes guidance for all event managers, noting that protective security governance is a key responsibility of venue operators.

Selecting the Right Event Security Solutions

As indicated, the most effective security controls for your event will depend on myriad factors. All of these elements should be considered carefully well in advance to give you sufficient time to implement suitable measures to reduce your risk profile and draw up emergency plans.

Next, we’ve looked at some of the many services available from the Clearway team that are often used within event security.

• Concrete Barrier Blocks: Concrete blocks are easy to move and configure in any shape or size, creating impenetrable walls and pedestrian protection zones or as a perimeter defence that is robust enough to withstand a high-speed vehicle attempting to gain access.

• Perimeter Security: Securing the boundary or perimeter of your event is crucial, deterring intruders and preventing unauthorised people or vehicles from gaining entry. Controls might include advanced perimeter intrusion detection technology, wide-coverage CCTV cameras, physical guards, and K9 patrols.
• Smart Event Security: AI-based cameras provide superb functionality, which is ideal for large or high-risk events where you need to use the time and resources within your security team wisely. Surveillance systems can detect suspicious activity, automatically log vehicle number plates and use facial detection and asset tracking to raise proactive alarms when something is outside the norm.

Compliance with Martyns law

Martyn’s Law, also known as “Protect Duty,” is a UK legislation inspired by Martyn Hett, a victim of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. The law aims to strengthen security measures at event venues to effectively counter and respond to terrorist threats.

For event security, Martyn’s Law is particularly relevant. Events, especially those attracting large audiences, will be required to implement rigorous security protocols. Our security services assist venues in complying with these upcoming regulations.

This includes conducting tailored risk assessments to prevent terrorist threats, improving access controls, enhancing surveillance, and bolstering the presence of security personnel to ensure a safe environment for all attendees.