frequently asked questions

ACTIVE CONTROL? ENSURE THAT WHAT CONSTITUTES A THREAT… STAYS OUT!

“Any person, object, liquid, equipment… that could negatively impact event security must remain outside the organizer’s perimeter! The type of active control will depend on the threats to consider. It’s not always about baggage scanners and detection portals.”

Upon further reflection, it’s not so simple to define the type of access control that should be implemented… Many people think active control is merely about detecting explosives, handguns, or any prohibited weapon. Yes, but is it sufficient to rely solely on this approach?

Active control can also mean controlling individuals and what they carry on themselves. Formal identification of individuals may, in some cases, suffice… necessitating badges with photos for those subject to active control! Never forget the importance of signage: When imposing active control over individuals and belongings, identifying prohibited items at your event is inexpensive and greatly facilitated the work of the teams conducting checks.

Consider an example of an institutional event addressing union protest rights. Even if the risk of a terrorist attack is assessed as low, it doesn’t mean no danger exists. A group of 5 unauthorized individuals can easily have a negative impact on the safety of ithe attendees. A horn, two flags, and chains to lock themselves to a pole, in front of the press, and the negative impacts on the event will be, as you will agree, SIGNIFICANT!

PINS, BADGES, FLOATS, SPECIAL IDENTIFIERS, CAR-TAG… WHAT ARE THEY? PINS are unique, anonymous identifiers. They combine two essential elements: protocol and security. They are used to identify heads of delegation and can also indicate their protocol rank if required. Depending on the category of participants (DEL, PRESS, ORG, STAFF, etc.), the type of institutional event and the security level of the event, BADGES must give access to all or part of what is designated as the event organizer’s perimeter. They are personal and individual and must facilitate formal identification of the bearer at the relevant access control points. FLOATERS or OVER-BADGES are temporary access keys. Most often validated by the organizer and for a limited time, they enable participants to temporarily access restricted areas that their personal badge does not allow them to access permanently. The identification of specific categories of individuals is useful and often essential in emergency or crisis situations. That’s why some SPECIAL IDENTIFIERES are created for the official security services of guest delegations. Rapid identification of those authorized to carry firearms in an emergency is crucial, isn’t it? Given the threat level of the event, it’s crucial to secure the event perimeter and identify vehicles authorized to park nearby. In all cases, CAR-TAG or MACAROON can help you manage parking spaces efficiently during an event.