5 Situations where it makes sense to hire security guards for your event

Thousands of events are hosted every year across the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.  Many of these events take place in suburban areas like Silver Spring, MD.  Each event varies  in size, demographic, them, structure and risk factors.  Many individuals and organizations consider contracting with security companies in Maryland, Washington DC or Virginia to have security guards protect their event.  Others do not take the time to look into security options due to the fear of the cost.  It does not matter if you are a business owner, event planner, or an individual with a big private function coming up, it is wise to at least consider the value of hiring security guards for your event.  This leads many to wonder when does it make sent to hire a security guards for an event?

#1: A large number of people will be present

An event with 20 or so people isn’t likely to be a big problem. However, when larger groups come together, there is an increased risk present. It’s not that more people is the problem necessary, but the crowd mentality that can occur. People in larger numbers tend to be more confident in themselves and small disturbances can lead to big problems.  There is also a risk of people entering restricted areas. Sometimes people can become agreesive.  Event security guards are skilled at handling agressive people  .  That skill can have a significant impact on the safety of your event.  Whenever you will have a large number of people in a location, it is beneficial to hire security guards to assist with the safety of the event. Their presence alone can minimize these risks.

#2: Valuables are at risk

Perhaps your event will be at a location when there will be valuables. The location itself could have a high worth. In situations like this, the risk is higher. In fact, depending on whether you have something tangible that can be stolen, you may need to have security guards on hand to minimize liability risks. It is not unheard of for insurance companies to deny claims due to organizations failure to take reasonable measures to prevent the theft from occurring.  In situations where the location or the property at the location will be a high value, it pays to have security guards on hand.

#3: It is a high profile event

Sometimes, the event itself will be the biggest risk to you. For example, your event may have influential persons present. You may have a group of people interacting with well known business leaders, entertainers or politicians.  In situations where the event is high profile like this, it is often necessary to have professionals available that can keep order.  The assistance of security guards can also prevent your event from appearing on the news for the wrong reasons.  No one wants to be known for hosting an event where bad things happen due to the lack of security presence to maintain order and safety. 

#4: There’s a great deal of tension present

Sometimes, the event may be politically, culturally, or otherwise charged.  There will be a great deal of tension in the air. Nevertheless, the event has to take place. These high pressure situations can be very risky.  In these cases, you simply must have an experienced security guard on hand to provide you with the secure event necessary.

#5:   There’s some other level of risk

Risks can come in any number of forms.  You may be facing concerns related to the success of the event due to outside forces. You may have a larger group of teens coming together. In other cases, you may be facing what seems to be no risk at all, but you just want to have an professional security guards there for “just in case” situations.

If there is any level of risk at your event, from the number of people in attendance to those who may wish to protest it, it helps to have an experienced professional at your event. Security guards can help to direct people, keep people from making mistakes, and reduce your liability. The investment in a security guard can help ensure your event is a success, and that’s often very much worthwhile.  If you chose to constract with a securigy company, be sure to select a company that provides guards with  the right characteristics. 

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