The bill will ensure that security preparedness is delivered consistently across events in the UK for better protection of the public and will require further steps to improve public safety such as: 

·         Improve risk assessments to include more detailed emergency plans and procedures

·         Undertake staff training and awareness raising

·         Employing security systems, processes and measures to mitigate threats.

It is being proposed to follow a tiered model linked to activities. The standard tier will cover events from 100 to 799 people, whilst the enhanced tier will focus on events with larger locations with in excess of 800 individuals. Event organisers will be required to undertake a thorough risk assessment to inform the development and implementation of a security plan.  

Subsequent measures could include:

·         Develop a vigilance and security culture amongst your team

·         Incorporate physical measures. e.g. Increase CCTV and Public Address systems (including independent evacuation systems) 

When developing a proportionate plan for an event, it is essential to understand the principles of protective security. Measures should cover a variety of aspects including:

·         Deter – discouraging attacks by making it harder to achieve

·         Detect – being alert to potential incidents

·         Delay – have the ability to slow down any incidents

·         Mitigate – involves the use of measures to minimise the impacts of an attack

·         Respond – ensure incidents are dealt with effectively and evacuation plans 

We know them as Joint Control Units (JCRs), Mobile Control Rooms and Portable Command Centres.

Show Hire has supplied units and equipment for just this purpost for organisers and emergency services at events such as Notting Hill Carnival, Chelsea Flower Show, Battersea Fireworks, Brighton Half Marathon and various Westminister demonstrations and music festivals.

These units allow you to monitor activites, manage operations, and respond to issues quickly and efficiently.  We can deploy these for a single day event or long term and can be set up with complete services including radio communications, high speed internet and power, to get you off to a quick start, or empty ready for your own equipment.