Crowd Control/Special Events

No one can plan for every contingency, but a careful analysis of your event will help you determine how much security you need and where.

CHECK YOUR PROFILE ....If it's a low-profile event, held in a hotel, with little advertising and admittance by invitation only, then the security level can be low, but if it's a high-profile event, you need to consider where you are holding it.  A hotel with a limited amount of entrances, would require limited security whereas a park where the public can come in and out of the area would have several areas that would need to be secured to assure that thereare no breeches during your event.

There is no rule of thumb on how many security guards an event needs. A rock concert for 1,000 people is very different from a pancake breakfast for 1,000.

We at Wolverine Security Services Inc. suggest a mix of uniformed and plainclothes guards. "Uniforms are a deterrent at entrances and other points of access, but they can give guests the impression that something is wrong, You need balance at your event.

We also recommends a security survey of the venue and the creation of a security plan, including a timeline and operations plan. An operations plan tells when the entrance doors will open; what qualifies a guest to be admitted, such as a pass or invitation; and post-event security--getting everyone out of the area with no problem. Thorough planning and communication are vital.

Fully briefing the whole team on security before the event makes for a safe, effective and successful function.

Some celebrity events including celebrities demand that all security teams--the celebrity's, the event producer's and law enforcement--work together.

Wolverine Security Services, Inc.  also stresses a commonsense approach. More isn't always better. Do you really need an armed guard watching a room full of computers? Always consider what you are trying to protect and at what possible cost. Know your insurance coverage and liability. And every company, whether you're a planner or a provider of security services should have an emergency plan.