Sometimes planning for any security needs, issues or concerns are the last thing on people’s minds when planning an event as a birthday, a special occasion or celebration. Here are some tips on what to think about when planning your event.

As a first step in planning your event it’s important to think about: Numbers attending (estimation of people attending) Invited guests Guests who bring uninvited plus 1’s etc. Uninvited guests Is the size & type of venue large enough to cater towards numbers expected to attend the event to ensure overcrowding does not occur Does the size & type of venue or area mean people are going to gain access via multiple entry points? Ask …

Keeping yourself safe while exercising or heading out for a walk in the early mornings or late evenings.

Here are some tips to ensure you stay safe while exercising or heading out for a walk in the early mornings or late evenings. Environment: • Plan to run or walk a route that you are familiar with. • Ensure the route has street or building lighting that is active in the mornings or at night to ensure you are visible and to allow yourself to have good visibility of what is happening around you …