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CONCERT SAFETY
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HEADING OUT TO A CONCERT
Shootings at concerts are a Increased security: Concert Here are some additional tips for
tragic and all-too-common venues should have staying safe at concerts:
occurrence. In recent years, increased security measures Avoid large crowds. If possible, try
there have been a number of in place, such as metal to sit or stand near the back of
high-profile shootings at detectors and bag searches. the crowd. This will give you more
space to move around if there is
concerts, including the Las Awareness: Concertgoers an emergency.
Vegas shooting in 2017, the should be aware of the Be aware of your surroundings.
Orlando nightclub shooting in potential for violence and Pay attention to people who are
2016, and the Sutherland should be prepared to acting strangely or who are
Springs church shooting in 2017. respond if a shooting occurs. carrying large bags or backpacks.
These shootings have left Reporting: Concertgoers Trust your instincts. If you feel
hundreds of people dead and should report any suspicious uncomfortable or unsafe, leave
injured, and have raised activity to security personnel the concert immediately.
Have a plan. If there is a shooting,
concerns about the safety of immediately. know where to go and what to do.
attending concerts. There are a By taking these steps, we can Have a designated meeting place
number of things that can be help to make concerts safer for with your friends and family.
done to help prevent shootings everyone. By following these tips, you can help
at concerts, including: to keep yourself safe at concerts.
