Ever gone to a sports match or concert and wondered if all the security staff in and around the venue are really necessary?
Whilst it can sometimes see as though their presence is a bit overkill and they are simply stood around ‘doing nothing’, you are probably underestimating just how important their presence is.
Realise it or not, having security guards present dramatically improves the event experience for the vast majority of attendees, providing them with subconscious peace of mind and reassurance that they are protected in the event of a threat or emergency incident.
At Select Security guarding we are one of the top providers of event security officers anywhere in the UK, leading the way in terms of training, qualifications and standards.
In this article we will examine just some of the reasons that security guards are so essential for the safety of any event no matter how many people are in attendance or what the event is for.
Top Benefits of Event Security Guards
Provide Customer Service
Event security guards, and particularly stewards, are different to traditional security guards in that their role is rarely solely security focussed.
They will often be asked to perform a variety of other customer service related tasks alongside their more traditional security responsibilities such as directing attendees to the appropriate part of the venue or answering any queries that they have.
Crowd management
Crowd management and conflict resolution are both key parts of a security guard’s training and nowhere are these skills in higher demand than during events.
Most events will go off without a hitch but if there is any disruption for any reason you will certainly be glad that security guards are indeed in attendance.
The risk of disruptions such as confrontations or abusive language are much higher during events such as sports matches and when alcohol is involved which is the main reason that security guarding presence is higher in these cases.
CCTV monitoring
Whether the venue has a CCTV installed already or temporary CCTV is brought in instead in the form of a CCTV tower specifically for the event in question, it is security guards who are responsible for monitoring them and acting upon the information gathered.
The great thing about having a security guard monitoring your CCTV system is that you are guaranteed that suspicious activity will be spotted by their expert eye and that the response will be an appropriate one.
Peace of Mind
The biggest benefit of having a security guard at an event as an attendee is the peace of mind it provides that you are protected and watched over by a security expert.
You might not always realise it in the moment, but you can be sure that if all the security guards around the venue suddenly disappeared you would undoubtedly feel significantly less safe and find it difficult to relax and enjoy the experience.
Security guards are an integral part of any well-run event and should always be the number one priority of event planners and venue managers.