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Theft, damage to property, lost laptops; can you risk it? Then there’s the impact on your insurance premiums if somebody tried to sue you for damages if they injured themselves at your event. The more seriously you take event security, the more cost effective you can be.

Why do you need event security?

If it’s not nailed down, it’s going to walk. Laptops develop legs, banners get bumped off, and silverware gets mistakenly dropped into handbags. Theft is always a major concern, whether it’s a corporate event, product launch or private party.
Spoons and ashtrays can all be replaced, but information on a company laptop could be invaluable, and even cost millions. Event security, such as alarms, surveillance and security guards reduce this risk.

If you don’t pay up front for event security, you could end up paying later.

Unwanted Guests

Crazed fans can cause havoc - Tom Cruise at a premier, David Bowie on stage - you know fans will go to any lengths to touch their shirt tails. Even a CEO can cause some people to go postal. Especially if a company’s work isn’t popular with everyone and for example, upsets animal rights activists or political demonstrators.
Even if you don’t have a VIP at your event, there are always uninvited party crashers who will keep trying to gatecrash your event.
A security team will provide access control, security guards and an authoritarian presence.

Crowd management

Even if Tom Jones isn’t playing in front of the WI, scuffles can still break out. Disgruntled employees at corporate events could have one too many and end up in a fight with their line manager. Event security officers can help keep crowds in control, and spot the problem before it flares up.

It is impossible to completely prevent unwanted incidents from occurring at an event. But you can greatly reduce the chances and the unwanted costs by recruiting an event security service, and be safe rather than sorry.

Top 5 Risk management tips

1) Think through all the factors that could jeopardise your event and consider the probable effect any incidents could have on your event (and the cost!).

2) Assess which of those factors can be reduced by using a suitable event security service.

3) Consider drawing up a crisis management plan to cover any incidents that may occur.

4) Risk assessments should always be carried out by trained personnel.

5) Contracts and documentation are essential for covering your bases on health and safety issues.

If you are concerned about safety and event security, McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd. can provide a security service tailor made to your event. Call us on 01371 822 131 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it