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TOP TIPS TO STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER
This month we are looking at festival safety with Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, here he explains how to keep yourself and your clients safe when organising or attending public events this summer.
Over the summer months, thousands of people will be heading out to the numerous public events taking place all over the country.
Whilst the aim of most people is to enjoy these occasions, unfortunately these public gatherings are great places for those walking on the wrong side of the law, and the volume of people provides a wealth of opportunities for those looking to cause trouble. The unsuspecting general public can become a sitting target.
As one of the country’s leading security providers, our staff are on duty at a multitude of public events each year. Our guards are trained to make sure everybody can enjoy their day without a threat to their personal security because we want to make sure every person who attends stays safe at all times and remembers it for all the right reasons.
At any event, no matter how large or small, it is the visitor experience that is most important. Security suppliers need to be flexible and work around the organisers. The event is created for the benefit of the attendees, our role is to make their time as safe as possible without detracting from the experience.
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Whilst our focus is on being part of the fabric of the event so our staff can spot potential problems and deal with them appropriately before they escalate, the general public can play their role in improving safety and security too. By following some simple guidelines, visitors can help ensure high levels of safety are maintained at all times.
1. Leave your valuables at home: The best advice is to leave anything you don’t want to risk losing at home. If you do bring items of value with you then make sure they are kept out of sight. Any possessions left unattended, even for a moment, will be a target for criminals.
2. Don’t wave your mobile phone around: It is tempting to try and capture memories from an event, either by taking photos or recording video on your phone. But this just alerts people to your valuables and can distract you from what is happening around you. So try and keep mobile use to a minimum and keep it in a safe place.
3. Don’t leave on your own: If you’re attending an event, it is likely at some point you may become
separated from your friends. Arrange a meeting point and a time when everybody can re- group so you leave together, especially if it is late at night. It is a far safer option that trying to make your own way home as those looking to cause trouble will be on the lookout for easy targets.
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If you see anything suspicious, report it immediately: Be vigilant and alert to what is happening around you. The success of a security operation lies in the ability to communicate, not just from an organiser’s perspective but from the general public too. If a visitor spots something suspicious they need to communicate with those who are there to help them.
Criminal activity is a reality at any public event. Making sure everybody stays safe is a team effort. Whilst the security team and event organisers work hard to ensure the safety of everybody involved, there is also much to be said for the state of awareness of those in attendance. By staying aware visitors can avoid falling victim to opportunist criminals.
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