Are the guards qualified?
SIA licensing brings an assurance of
the skills and probity of those responsible for the security of people
and property. Professional, properly qualified and reliable Event
security personnel play a key part in the success of any event whatever
the size. According to the Private Security Industry Act 2000, the
qualified Event security personnel must hold valid SIA Licenses if they
are to work in a licensed venue.
The size of the crowd
The
experience of the company in handling Special Events Security is one of
the factors that should count when choosing which Events security company to hire. Companies which have experience in dealing with large
crowds will definitely be in a position to deal with any type of crowd
whether big or small.
The type of the crowd
Although security guards are not meant to
be fighting with patrons or guests their physical build is an issue
that must be considered especially in a rowdy environment, tall well
built events security guards or stewards can create an intimidating
presence for any would be trouble causers like gate crashers.
Communication
The
events security guards or stewards you are hiring must be able to
effectively communicate with the patrons or guests. Failure to
adequately communicate might lead up to misunderstandings which often
result in trouble. Effective communication is also very important when
it comes to evacuation in case of an emergency.
Your budget
How
much you are you willing spend on your Events Security determines which
security guard company you will hire to provide you with events security guards or stewards. You might consider even getting volunteer
event stewards if you have serious budget constraints. The only problem
with this arrangement is the level of commitment and accountability
expected from volunteers is not the same you would expect from guards
you are paying.
Insurance
Although not a legal requirement. It is good business
practise for a Special Event Security company to have public
liability insurance. The fact that events whether private or public have
to do with the security company dealing with the public it is always
safer to prepare for any eventuality.
Location of the event
Given
that some security companies can only provide their services in a given
locality it is always good to find out whether the security firm you
want to hire would provide the service in the area where you are
organising the event.
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