Should event security guards be armed or unarmed?
Event guards should be armed only when a qualified assessment supports that decision. Attendance alone is not enough. Evaluate credible threats, prior incidents, VIP or high-value exposure, alcohol service, venue restrictions, local police presence, entrances, crowd density, family or youth attendance, insurance, and the officer’s anticipated duties. The organizer, venue, security provider, insurer, counsel, and public-safety partners may all need input.
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