A charity event may not be the first type of event that comes to mind when you think of safety. However, such had been the scale of incidents within charities, in 2017 the Charity Commission updated its guidance to help address the significant under-reporting of serious occurrences. This was partly based on the 55% of protection-related incidents, many of which occurred at organized events. Risk at charitable events comes in many forms. They're often family-friendly, meaning kids run around, serving alcohol is common, they're often ticket-only and, when raffles are held to raise funds, lots of high-value items can be found on site. Together, these risk elements can create an overall level of threat that requires professional monitoring. Given the sensitive nature of charity events, it is essential that highly trained, experienced and accredited security professionals are deployed to ensure that the event ambience is fully protected.

SPORTS EVENTS SECURITY

Sporting events can attract tens of thousands of spectators, the presence of alcohol is almost guaranteed and where rival or competing teams clash, the risk of disorder is likely. Fortunately, incidents of the magnitude of this unfortunate football match are rare, but they are a reminder that sporting events cannot be run with a relaxed approach to security. Indeed, they require a security team that is fully qualified and experienced in sporting event security, trained to the highest standards and equipped with additional skills such as access point and car park security, against terrorism, crowd control and first aid.

CORPORATE EVENTS SECURITY

Going back to what most would consider the less risky end of the event spectrum, we have corporate events. As you might expect, incidents at corporate events are rare but not impossible. Separating corporate events from other types is the guest category. They are regularly frequented by wealthy individuals who present themselves as an attractive target for those with malicious intentions and therefore require enhanced security. Events may also involve the exclusive sharing of intellectual property, which means strict guest lists are mandatory and must be closely monitored. Perhaps more than anything, corporate event organizers want corporate image to be preserved. Strategically positioned security personnel who can demonstrate knowledge of site layout, mobile patrols and CCTV builds participant confidence. If participants feel safe and they are in the presence of a company that takes all elements of its operations seriously, their first impressions of this company are good.

FESTIVALS AND CONCERT SECURITY

In Most cases, festivals and concerts pass without major incident, but with heavy substance use common among attendees, the risk of trouble is high. The incidents of violence and burning of tents at the festival show how immediate these risks are. The risk of serious injury at festivals and concerts is increased when attendees smuggle weapons and dangerous items past entry points, and this is one of the main reasons why research has become more stringent in an environment where large crowds gather.
Otherwise, preventing people from entering restricted/VIP areas, breaking up uncontrollable fights, and performing potentially lifesaving first aid are crucial to the success of the event. For family-friendly festivals and concerts, child protection is an urgent consideration. The ever-present risk of minors being separated from their guardians, entering prohibited areas or sustaining injury requires BSP-accredited security personnel with the necessary skills to ensure adequate protection of children.

PLANNING YOUR SECURITY

Our event security experts will implement a comprehensive event security operational management plan to ensure that your event is completely secure and runs smoothly.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Event control
• Communication protocols
• Record keeping
• Entry and expulsion policies
• search and protection policy

You will need to consider factors such as how crowds are directed around the venue, how to safely evacuate guests in an emergency, and how guests are admitted at the entrance. All of this must also be backed up by a solid and comprehensive crowd management plan which should include, but not be limited to.

• Establish clear roles and responsibilities.
• Identify how to work with others to keep crowds safe.
• Risk assessments
• Entry and dispersal of crowds
• Emergency plans

WHY CHOOSE THE DIVISION FOR YOUR EVENT SECURITY?

Founded in 2022 as The Division, The Division provides a wide range of support services to the public and private sectors across Canada with significant experience in event security. Our processes and solutions have been recognized by the Private Security Bureau (BSP) as 'industry leading', and we are currently ranked in the top 5 of all approved contractors. We are committed to providing expert security solutions and unrivaled customer service and spend a lot of time obtaining external accreditation from renowned certifiers to prove it. Whatever the nature of your event. La-Division offers tailor-made Services and a security solution that ensures that all risks can be mitigated. From security guards guarding the gates, perimeter monitoring and parking management, to installing CCTV, your guests will enjoy a secure experience.