Why should you hire security for an event?

No matter how big or small, you always want your event to run smoothly. However, the bigger an event, the more risks you’re more likely to encounter. As a leading provider of safety-critical security services to some of the United Kingdom’s premier events, SecurePro’s success is down to a mixture of best-in-class industry experience, robust employee training, excellent customer service and cutting-edge knowledge of UK security measures. Here at SecurePro, we take a look into why you should hire security for an event.

An event will always bring risks. It is more likely to run smoothly however if you’ve assessed those risks and planned ahead. Whether it’s queue management or rapid response teams, there are plenty of options out there to help you run a safe event. A trusted event security team will also help reduce the risk of damage helping to keep costs down.

There are several areas to consider when assessing where you may need security at an event;

Access Control

Qualified event security professionals are able to effectively control the access and exit of all authorised personnel and vehicles that enter any event. Whether it is checking suitable accreditations, scanning access cards or unlocking gates for entry, you might need a team available to act quickly and professionally.

Every event security strategy combines multiple measures in order to be successful. An effective access control protocol plays a key part in this. Since they’re most likely to be the first point of contact in any dangerous scenario, they are adept at assessing situations and carrying out the appropriate measures to protect everyone present.

Emergency Scenarios

When assessing the security of an event it is important to pay attention to every detail, leaving no stone unturned as we work to make your event as safe and secure as possible.It is important to incorporate crisis management into every event security plan. The nature of events means you can never rule out an emergency scenario occurring.

Whether it is a concert, festival, sporting fixture or public show, experts factor in a number of emergency scenarios into a crisis management plan unique to your event. They’ll identify the event audience and review the types of people in attendance, such as attendees, emergency services, on-site caterers and other stakeholders.

CCTV & Rapid Response Teams

Security experts monitor dedicated areas of your event from site build and operation to decommission, ensuring everything runs smoothly. They’re able to identify any potential issues before they take place and, if something does occur, can quickly alert a rapid response team to take action. These professionals will immediately take the required measures to defuse or resolve any incident that has occurred.

Queue Management & Security

No attendee likes inefficient, prolonged queuing at any event. Events Security experts can combine comprehensive, safety-first security solutions with swift queue management operations. Ensuring a constant, efficient flow of attendees entering and exiting the event, whilst ensuring all appropriate safety and security measures are taken.

Vehicle Security & Traffic Management

A wealth of experience deploying comprehensive vehicle security and traffic management solutions will always be advantageous when it comes to organising an event. From the very beginning, full risk assessments and event analysis should be put in place, to ensure full safety and security. No matter the size or complexity of your event, a security team can advise and guide you throughout the planning stages, designing effective traffic management procedures.

Every member of the SecurePro team wears professional branded uniform that makes them easily identifiable for customers, suppliers and other event stakeholders seeking help and advice. SecurePro is a trusted partner to event organisers across the United Kingdom in the provision of world-class crowd safety and event security solutions. Our robust portfolio of services have been deployed at concerts, exhibitions, festivals, sport stadiums and special events across the country, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all visitors, performers and staff. As a result, we’ve developed a reputation as a highly reliable partner for both public and private sector organisers alike.