Theatres, Stadiums & Arenas
Large entertainment venues provide a unique set of Safety and Security challenges. By their very nature, these venues tend to combine both large open areas with narrow access areas, and large numbers of people who will generally be unfamiliar with the environment.
Because of these factors, Theatres, Stadiums and Arenas have been the scene of a variety of tragedies. These have included large numbers of deaths from Fires, stampedes and terrorism. Keeping the public safe and calm in these environments is vital, due to the effect that panic has on increasing the numbers who are at risk when an incident occurs. Westminster offers a complete range of Fire Detection, Suppression and Threat & Evacuation solutions to ensure that patrons are as safe as possible in the advent of a Fire or any other incident requiring evacuation.
A range of Staff Protection Systems are available to ensure that staff can immediately call for help if they find themselves involved in a dangerous incident. Public Address Systems allow all personnel to be provided with immediate, direct communication, whether general announcements and information, or emergency procedures. CCTV Surveillance allows Security personnel to monitor all areas within the venue, which can be relayed from a central Control & Command location.
Entry Control systems including Turnstiles, Gates, Barriers and Barriers allow operators to regulate who is able to enter the premises. Access to further restricted areas can be controlled with Access Control solutions including Advanced Locking Systems, Biometric and ID Authentication.
It is also standard practise at events, such as the Olympics, to security screen guests and deliveries on-site. Westminster's X-Ray Scanners and Detection devices allow superior imaging to enable easier threat identification of bags and parcels; whilst Narcotics & Explosives Detectors and Metal Detectors help ensure everybody in the venue remains safe.
Westminster can also provide structured and comprehensive Training of officials and marshals in how to cope with threats and emergencies as well as Risk Assessment planning.
In addition Westminster can provide highly trained professional Door Security staff either on temporary or permanent deployment in order to control entry to such facilities.