You should also ask the client their requirements for security. While the venue may provide a basic security service for small functions, larger functions can create a need for extra security staff, which will have to be charged for. Security staff may, depending on the function, be required to: Provide screening of people entering the function Provide general control Secure car Patrol the areas of hours’ this is most common where displays or marquees are ‘out – set up in external areas. Media It is always worthwhile raising the issue of media attention at any function and identifying how the client wants them treated. Clients often forget about media attendance. In many cases the client can require them to receive specified catering, access etc. Use of external suppliers There are a wide variety of external suppliers that can be used to help provide or assist in the running and coordination of an event. The different types of external suppliers will be identified in Section 3.5 of this manual. Other possible needs
You should also ask the client their requirements for security. While the venue may provide a basic security service for small functions, larger functions can create a need for extra security staff, which will have to be charged for. Security staff may, depending on the function, be required to: Provide screening of people entering the function Provide general control Secure car Patrol the areas ‘out of hours’ – this is most common where displays or marquees are set up in external areas. Media It is always worthwhile raising the issue of media attention at any function and identifying how the client wants them treated. Clients often forget about media attendance. In many cases the client can require them to receive specified catering, access etc. Use of external suppliers There are a wide variety of external suppliers that can be used to help provide or assist in the running and coordination of an event. The different types of external suppliers will be identified in Section 3.5 of this manual. Other possible needs
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