Hire an Experienced Private Security Company

Large crowds are generally formed at popular events in New York City. Whether attending a fashion-oriented event or a concert performance, consumers want to feel safe. Hiring an experienced private security company could enable participants to have a pleasurable experience.

Keeping Guests Safe

Professional trained security officers can reinforce a variety of policies at a major event. Unruly patrons may be asked to calm down or to refrain from certain actions. In a disruptive setting, a security officer might instruct certain patrons to leave an event. Guests who feel unsafe may spread negative reviews about a particular event. Keeping guests safe could help boost the attendance numbers for future events.

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Things You Need to Know Before Attending NYC Marathon

Since 1970, the New York City Marathon has been one of the most-covered events of the year. Over 50,000 people finished the marathon in 2013, and the crowd is expected to be just as large this year.

However, providing security for such an event can be problematic. Given recent events in New York City and in Ottawa, Canada, police and security personnel need to be very strict in what can and cannot be brought into the race areas. Those areas that the participants’ bags and items that will be inspected by NYRR, NYPD and special event security at NYC Marathon include the grandstand seating in Central Park, TCS New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, Marathon Eve Dinner, and the Blue Line Lounge.

To ensure the race experience is a pleasant one, keep these guidelines in mind:

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Music Festival Tightens up Event Security in NYC

Concerts, festivals and events of other types can bring money to an area and result in some big benefits. These events often see people come in from across the country, and depending on the size of the festival, it may even bring in visitors from around the world. Here at Citadel Security Agency, we work with the sponsors of trade shows, musical events and festivals of various sizes every week. We understand the importance of having proper event security at your show and how that security can help your event go off without a hitch.

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Lessons Learned from the Security Breach on the Brooklyn Bridge

All types of security services in New York City need to be on top of their game. The reality is that in NYC even the most seemingly secure locations, like the iconic Brooklyn Bridge can be targeted by individual’s intent on penetrating that security.

White Flags Fly on the Brooklyn Bridge Towers

Recently, a group of infiltrators slipped through security at the Brooklyn Bridge, managed to scale to the top of the towers on the structure and remove the prominently displayed American flags. In place of national standards, the people who managed to get through security, hoisted white flags.

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How to Handle Dangerous Individuals at your NYC Event

A summer event in New York can be an amazing experience for you and your guests. However, there can be troublemakers and dangerous individuals who come to the event as well. Handling these individuals can be challenge, but the work is very important to keep people safe and the event on schedule. A company that specializes in New York Special Event Security can ensure that troublesome individuals don’t mar your event.

How to Diffuse a Situation

When dealing with a potentially dangerous individual, there are a number of things to keep in mind about what security personnel can do in order to de-escalate the situation

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