Many security professionals have had some experience with Tour Compliance systems, often comprised of pipes and buttons and used to simply monitor that a security officer’s “rounds” or tours are completed as scheduled.
TSA's VIPR squads have been patrolling railway stations, sporting events, rodeos, highway weigh stations and more, but not all parties are pleased about the group's expansion.
An Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) poll found more than one in ten people have been hurt at a large sporting or music event in the last five years, while a third of people have experienced a crowd surge.