01 / Events
Event security
Officers for galas, launches, conferences and private parties.
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Event security in the city: inside and out on the sidewalk.
City events don’t stop at the door. Plan for the room and the street in front of it.
Think about the sidewalk.
In San Francisco, the line forms outside, rideshares stack up at the curb and everyone leaves at once. Plan for the sidewalk the same way you plan for the room, with officers on the door and the queue as well as inside.
How many officers you need.
Guest count, number of doors, the layout and whether there’s a bar all drive the number. A dinner in one room needs far fewer officers than a launch party spread over two floors with a line down the block.
We’ll suggest a number once we’ve seen the plan, and can add people for doors-open and close.
Who gets in where.
Decide early how guests are identified, whether by list, badge or wristband, and make sure every officer has the same instructions. Pick one person on your side to make the call on exceptions.
Backstage, green rooms and load-in doors need their own rules.
Working with the venue.
Most city venues have their own staff and house rules. We’ll coordinate on access and timing so everyone knows who’s handling what.
Multi-day events.
For conferences and festivals running more than a day, an overnight officer can stay with the equipment and staging between days, which is when things tend to walk off.
A few useful answers
Quick answers.
How early should we book?
As soon as the date’s set, especially for busy weekends and conference weeks.
Can we book for just one night?
Yes, no minimum.
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02 / Unarmed
Unarmed security guards
Friendly, sharp officers for lobbies, residential buildings, retail and clinics.
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