This guidance is intended to emphasise the main security issues that arise during the entry and exit phases of venue operations. It will then present different approaches to reducing the associated risks.
Recognising vulnerabilities in these scenarios and working to minimise them is a crucial aspect of protective security planning and a key responsibility for those ensuring the safety and security of personnel and visitors.
The entry and exit phases of venue operations are times when customers and the public may be most at risk. Ensuring the safety and security of personnel and visitors is a critical responsibility for property owners.
Recognising vulnerabilities in these situations and working to mitigate them is an integral part of protective security planning.
The NPSA's guidance on 'Mitigation of terrorist threats at venues during entry and exit' aims to highlight the primary security concerns that arise during these phases of venue operations. It then presents various strategies for reducing the related risks.
The guidance identifies potential vulnerabilities during entry and exit and offers a flexible approach to security measures, ranging from basic designs to more sophisticated solutions.
It covers:
Crowding during ingress and egress
Key components of reducing risk
Understanding potential threats
Identifying vulnerabilities during ingress and egress
Control measures to be considered when looking to reduce risk
The importance of recording security processes, testing, reviewing and revising.
The advice applies to any location where crowds are expected to gather, including stadiums, concert halls, exhibition centres, nightclubs, shopping malls, and temporary event sites like festivals.
Find out more about ingress and egress from the NPSA here
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