Are you responsible for organizing an upcoming event? Let’s help you avoid a common mistake that many individuals have made. Never skip event security! It is one of the foundations of event planning, and yet it is still often overlooked during the initial budgeting stage. Ideally, every event should have some level of security, regardless of its size. There are many reasons for this. Today, we will dive into some of these reasons, as well as help you gain an idea of the level of event security you will need.
Why event security is essential:
1. Guest protection:
Realistically, you want to ensure the safety of all guests at your event (no matter how small the attendance). It only takes one lawsuit to shut you down permanently. Having a security guard on hand will ensure that your guests feel safe and comfortable. If you have any VIPs attending your event, you will want to consider having additional security.
2. Incident preparation:
Fail to plan, plan to fail. Having a game plan if things go south is crucial to the success of your event. If an event has the right amount of security, guests may not even realize if an incident is occurring. Iron Horse Security meets with you several times before your event to map out how you want situations to be handled should they arise.
3. Access control:
Most events have a guest list. You want to ensure that the right people get through your door. Event organizers find that this area is one of the most crucial touchpoints for event security. That is due to two words, party crashers. You want to eliminate the potential disturbances that will end up costing you time and money. Iron Horse security guards are trained to handle these situations delicately and will follow the predetermined protocol you have established, as discussed in the bullet above.
4. Venue requirements:
Depending on the event venue, it may be necessary to have a security presence. You do not want to get caught without a security solution if this is the case with your venue. Before you are too far down the rabbit hole with event planning, always review your venue’s requirements in the contract. Regardless of the event size, we always recommend establishing a security strategy well in advance.
Let the planning begin.
Now that you have a better understanding of why security is necessary for any event, regardless of size, you can begin planning your security strategy. Speak with a security provider with experience, Iron Horse Security will customize a strategy that fits your event’s needs. We look forward to assisting you.
Putting Customers First
What sets Iron Horse Security apart in the security industry is our belief that our people are our greatest strength. We are more than uniforms and patrols—we are a team of professionals working together to protect what matters most to our clients, the public, and one another. Our growth has never been about scale alone. It’s been about staying true to our core belief:
Our people make the difference.
To learn more about our security solutions, contact us.
