Eric Hart, CFE, is president and CEO of the
Tampa Sports Authority. By John Siehl, CFE
How do current world events impact your venue security plan? The world has become a much scarier place. Terrorist attacks through- out the world and the United States have taken a new, more sinister look. Most venue security plans have been developed for an organized assault using conventional weapons. Today’s terrorist attacks are much - - ing, has increased the need to harden all activities around our venues. This is a daunting task based on the size and complexity of many of our venues. The recent use of a truck to attack pedestrians in France requires all of us to re-think our pedestrian and gathering areas and develop a safer, more secure environment. Overall, security planning needs to include proactive and reactive components to properly ad- dress these new security risks of the world.
What do you view as the biggest challenge today in regards to venue safety? There are two primary challenges we face in providing safety for our venues. First and foremost, keeping abreast of new and changing reliant on local, state, and national intelligence assistance related to threats on our venues. It is imperative that venue managers develop strong ties to not only law enforcement, but life safety agencies to im- prove the overall safety of guests and clients within our facilities. Sec- ondly, developing the appropriate safety plan for your facility, along
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your facility, has become of critical importance. Recent terrorist at- undercover and specialized law enforcement in hardening your venues and perimeters for events is now a critical element of your venue safety plan.
What special considerations do you need when attracting high profile marquee events? events share similar coordination needs, large marquee events, such - lated to overall size and scope. These marquee events require more advanced planning. Typically, these large national events require three years or more of advance site and planning working. Host venues are required to visit other hosting cities in advance to experience and wit- ness all of the details of the event from the pre- and post-social activ- magnitude require the support of a large community host committee, local/regional/national law enforcement, and the national vendors providing services. This is typically a challenge for many small- to mid- sized markets due to limited resources. The bid proposals for these local capital to host the events, and many communities are required to cover all safety related costs as part of their bid to host the event.
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