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Guard Services: The
Logistics of Event Security
Today’s world stage comes complete with volatile times and acts of terrorism
On so many levels, 9/11 drasti- cally altered the event security landscape. Event security has evolved from the ‘bouncer’ mentality of yesteryear, which featured se-
curity decked out in yellow jackets embla- zoned with “SECURITY” in block letters to today’s concierge security professional which features highly trained security pro- fessionals with access to cutting edge tech-
nology including artificial intelligence. Event security staff assist from pre- planning stages through post-show wrap- up; working with the client from start to finish. Today’s event security team plays
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