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HOW MANY SECURITY GUARDS DO YOU NEED FOR YOUR EVENT?

Trying to determine how many security guards are needed for your next event can seem like a guessing game!

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HOW MANY SECURITY GUARDS DO YOU NEED FOR YOUR EVENT?

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  1. HOW MANY SECURITY GUARDS DO YOU NEED FOR YOUR EVENT?

  2. INTRODUCTION • Security or undercover guards may be hired for ongoing service at apartment complexes, small businesses, restaurants or clubs, among other locations. • An armed or unarmed security guard may also be contracted to work a special event, such as a concert, public gathering or rally.

  3. ARE YOU SERVING ALCOHOL? • Events like a corporate holiday party or large wedding may require an open bar. • If your event will feature an open bar, with no food service you may need to increase the number of security guards. • You risk the chance of one or two partygoers becoming unruly. • When it comes to alcohol, think of it as one guard for every 75 guests.

  4. HOW BIG IS THE VENUE? • If you’re hosting your 200-person event at a tiny club with only one exit, you’re making a very risky mistake. • If you’re holding that same 200-person event in a grand ballroom with multiple exits the need for numerous security guards is less. • In an emergency situation, security guards are trained to remain composed and usher people to the exits.

  5. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE AT YOUR EVENT? • The amount of people who will be at your event will be the final determining factor as to how many security guards you’ll need. • 1-10 people: one guard • 10-50 people: two to four guards, especially if your guests will be spending their time in one area of the venue • 50-250 people: four to 12 guards that should be posted around the venue and at exits and entrances • 250-1000 people: 12 to 30 guards, and as aforementioned, the guards will need to be posted at exits, entrances and around the venue.

  6. WILL YOU NEED A MOBILE PATROL? • If you’re hosting a political event, armed security personnel are not needed. • A mobile patrol unit is only necessary if your event is held outdoors on a large estate. • Trying to determine how many event security guards are needed for your program can seem like a guessing game!

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