Special Event Security Teams

Special Event Security Teams are used when there is a need to ensure that High Profile or Controversial Events are properly secured and controlled. These events are run with precision planning and always involve effective liaison with relevant agencies and all involved parties. Events that have been covered include:

• Corporate Annual General Meetings – Board Meetings – Private Meetings
• Security of Assets During Corporate takeovers or on behalf of Receivers
• Media Events- Award Ceremonies - Press Launches – Press Junkets – Press Conferences
• Exclusive Media controlled events – Weddings – Parties – Product Launches, etc
• Protection of Assets when a specified troublesome / risk event is occurring around the location of the assets.
• Trade Shows - Musical Events – Concerts - Festivals

We look at the natural phases involved when holding / hosting any event and work with planning teams to ensure appropriate security measures are in place throughout. 

The majority of organized events adhere to these phases but each one will have their own varying security functions and needs. Listed below are some of the security roles / functions that are implemented to assist with securing and the smooth running of events.

• Event Security Consulting – Management and Supervision
• Search Teams – Person – Vehicle – Land Areas
• K-9 Search – Drugs, Explosives, Arms
• Search Equipment Hire – Wands, Arches, X-Ray, Ion Particle analysis, Thermal Imaging
• Security Equipment Hire / Purchase – Fencing – PPE – CCTV – Alarm Systems – Safes – Vehicles – Portacabins – Access Accreditation Systems
• Event Main Access Point Security – Monitoring registration, cash handling areas, crowd / queue management.
• External / Internal Perimeter Security Patrols + K-9 (Mobile or on Foot)
• Internal Patrols – Fire & Safety
• Cash / Valuables Escort
• Compartmentalized area security – Stage / Pit Crew – Back Stage – Event Arenas – VIP Areas – Car Parks – Accommodation – Cash Office – Organisers Office / Administration Areas
• VIP Escort and travel to and from designated points
• Security Response Teams – Mobile or on foot
• Traffic Management and Planning - Car Parking and Security

	Pre Event Planning and Preparation
	Threat / Risk Assessment – Venue Suitability Identification of Security levels, Compartmentalization, security functions and equipment required Identification of command, control and communications Identification of training / briefing / operating procedures Event Time line and schedule

	Event Routine and Reponses
	Event Schedule and Security routines Risk Monitoring Reponses to incidents Responses to Emergencies

	Post Event
	Auditing Event Data Reviewing Performance and service delivery

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