Sports and Entertainment Venue Security Recommendations
Students planning to attend an event at an entertainment venue are encouraged to pay particular attention to their surroundings. Notable attacks in places like , and have highlighted the apparent desire of terrorist organizations to target music halls and nightclubs. If students decide to see a show, the below tips can help enhance one’s situational awareness.
Be aware that not all security screenings at concert halls/nightclubs are the same. Some places require bag checks and others prohibit all types of bags. More stringent security protocols may require pat downs and metal-detector walkthroughs. Specific security information is sometimes published on the club’s website
- Provide someone in your program who is not attending the event the details of the show (location, start and approximate end time, mobile number, friends in attendance, etc.)
- Upon arrival to the venue, walk around the premises to identify all entry and exit points, also visualize different exit strategies in the event of an emergency
- Discuss an emergency plan with your friends in the event you become separated during the concert (e.g. have a pre-identified meeting point)
- Try to pay attention to your surroundings before, during and after the event
- Report all suspicious activity to security staff at the venue
- If an emergency situation occurs, exit the building in a quick and calm manner – once you are in a secure location, notify your friends, family and relevant Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ contacts that you are safe