As this site isn't directly about politics or current events, I'm going to avoid a lengthy discussion concerning the recent shootings of a U.S. Congresswoman and several others at a outreach event this past Saturday (detailed updates can be found here). However, I would like to note that this tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who conducts open public events (defined for these purposes as those with no clearly defined security checkpoints, and/or those where the “featured” guest is openly accessible to the attending public). One deranged/dedicated individual can cause a mass casualty event in a heartbeat, and we shouldn't be lulled into thinking that “our little event” is immune to such action. We owe it to our guests and performers to always keep their safety at the forefront of our minds when planning and executing our events. Likewise, we should take all possible precautions to educate our staff in the the correct way to deal when such incidents occur.
On that front, I wanted to draw your attention to this post by August Vernon over at Emergency Management Magazine. He's compiled a number of links that, although geared primarily towards first responders, nonetheless have plenty of great tips when putting together our staffing materials. I highly suggest you check them out.
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