A detailed risk assessment can fully prepare a team of security guards for a particular project, and it’s vital that each individual knows their roles and responsibilities.

The atmosphere in an event can change drastically and security guards must have different plans in place for emergency circumstances, yet they must always display professionalism and diligence. A risk assessment may include overt and covert protection but discretion and confidentiality is always key, and any risk assessments should only be passed by members of the security management team.

Event security is not easy and no two events are the same, and this is why guards need a flexible approach, and a key part of understanding the risk and responsibilities is drawing up an initial risk assessment for the team involved.