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Key Considerations When Putting Together An Event Security Management Plan


By Joe Cusdin, CEO and Founder of Iventis


Effective security planning is integral in the current climate. We are living


in a world where large popular events and


crowded locations are increasingly becoming targets for terrorism and other life-threatening behaviour, therefore being prepared for the unthinkable is a necessity.


Plans for new 'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation to protect the public are set to be published by the Government next week. Under the proposals, venues would have a legal duty to provide specific security plans for a terror attack. The law comes in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing on 22nd May, 2017 in which 23 people attending an Ariana Grande concert, sadly lost their lives. This is just one example of a large event that suffered devastating consequences and, sadly, there are many more.


Putting together a security management plan is no mean feat for event organisers of large events, given the amount of things to consider. With health and safety risk assessment, measures to alleviate risks, an emergency plan, plans, appropriate


crowd management, parking training and even food safety


considerations to think about, the list is vast.


Security planning is all about figuring out where risks might occur and using a mapping platform can be an effective way to plan the security around a large event. Event mapping software provides an overview


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of the geography of a venue or site and helps you identify those risks and mitigate them.


Being able to visualise and map the area around your event can help you pinpoint risks and areas of concern. Mapping platforms, like Iventis, also help you to collaborate with multiple agencies leaving no grey areas when it comes to security risks. Large event organisers from the likes of Dubai Expo 2020 and COP26 have used Iventis to plan the security around the event. We’ve listed below some important things to consider when putting together your event security management plan and how a mapping platform can help.


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