An unpleasant side to the events and entertainment industry is the criminal activity it can attract. Whilst you hope for your events to be all fun and games, it is important to be prepared with event security for those out to abuse the regulations and rules. Where there are large crowds, crime can end up going undetected, and a mass of people can be a target for terror and violent crime. Although a sad truth, it must be addressed by event organisers.
Festivals and gigs draw in crowds of people every year all over the UK. In 2019, attendees to gigs and music events was over 5 million. Amongst these, there are those who are likely to commit crime, as well as potentially bringing in people with sinister intent. First and foremost, drug possession and usage at festivals is common. To negate the issue of drugs at your music event, you will need an on-site event security solution that has the ability for a reactive response. Having on-site security combined with CCTV, can mean attention to drug-related issues can be brought about quickly and response can be immediate.
Drugs, whilst a big problem, are not the soul issue for large events. Historically, organised crime and terror attacks often target crowded places. This can include events, as the gathering of large groups attract terrorists and criminals aiming to cause mass destruction and harm. It is vital to consider how best to prevent situations of violence occurring. Security guards are equipped to apprehend and secure threats away from the public, and with security personnel available throughout events there is a much higher chance that situations are resolved with ease and efficiency.