Assembly facilities pose unique security challenges involving these key considerations:

Crowd Control . The smooth and safe movement of large numbers of people through access/egress points must be managed at all times. This requires a master security plan implemented and updated by trained personnel.

Separation . Assembly facilities, such as auditoriums and convention halls, must have 24-hour protection for public areas as well as back-of-the-house operations. Through the use of access control measures, occupants and employees can be afforded different levels of access to specific areas of the facility.

Surveillance . Due to the size, complexity and operation of a typical assembly facility, state-of-the-art surveillance of the perimeter and interior areas should be provided and integrated into a professionally staffed control center.