Event Security: Tips for Organisers

The rich, famous and influential can be vulnerable to stalkers and extremists, which is why one of the world's biggest capitals, London, has the best security company services on hand.

The wealthy flock to London – the capital attracts a huge array of VIPs and celebrities. As the political heart of the UK, it isn't just existing politicians and diplomats that need security – it's visiting dignitaries and presidents that need the services of a security company in London. Depending on the politician, the level of security can be breathtaking, and in some cases, bizarre. When President Obama visited London, he brought with him not only his own secret service as security, but his own chefs from the White House. When Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi landed in Paris, the conventional security and luxurious greeting normally afforded a head of state (five star accommodation and a limousine), was ditched for his 400-strong entourage. His security didn't consist of the usual male marksmen and bulky bodyguards, but thirty women, supposedly all virgins, dressed n blue uniforms; although the female guards were all trained to kill. He also brought with him five planes, a camel, and his own heated luxurious tent.

Security Company, London Jet Set

In London, it isn't just politicians and diplomats that need the services of a security company. London is home to royalty too. On the surface, Princess Eugenie may have looked like any other backpacker staying in a £13-a-night beach shack in Goa, but one thing she had that the other backpackers on a budget didn't were two burly security guards.

Tom Cruise and Take That

And musicians and film stars flock to London too – the city is a cultural and media heart, with actors from all over the world attending premiers or appearing in the West End. Major events like film premiers are a regular occurrence and the mob crowds certainly keep the security companies in London on their toes. It seems where celebrity goes, craziness isn't far behind in the shape of stalkers or obsession. In Los Angeles in 2008, security guards shot dead a man wielding two Samurai swords outside a celebrity Scientology centre. The Celebrity Centre was used by the likes of Tom Cruise and John Travolta, and some believed there was a link between the use of Samurai swords and the fact Cruise starred in the movie The Last Samurai. The security officers were said to be defending their safety.
In London, security guards and security companies are drafted in to protect celebrities not just from crazed fans, but from over zealous ones. When Take That reformed in 2006, the men had to have security guards attached to fend off the attentions of some overly enthused female fans!

McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd.: Event Security Services

McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd. has a wealth of experience providing security and stewarding services, for exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, product launches, private parties and temporary commercial or leisure workplaces, throughout Europe. We also provide ticket sales solutions and car park management. For more than 'guards on gates' opt for the intelligent, holistic expertise of McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd. for your event security needs, call McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd. on 01376 529 999  or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .