{"id":607,"date":"2022-09-06T13:21:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T13:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/?p=607"},"modified":"2024-09-04T10:36:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T10:36:45","slug":"event-security-vs-steward-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/event-security\/event-security-vs-steward-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Security vs. Steward: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The average number of spectators in the Football League Championship in 2017\/2018 reached 20,489<\/a> people. Can you imagine this massive number of people in one place – without security and stewards to maintain their safety?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, security and stewards provided by event security companies<\/a> are not given the credit they deserve. They are integral to maintaining safety in public events, such as football games, festivals, and concerts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the similarities in their duties, it can be hard to differentiate event stewards from security personnel. We\u2019ll now go into more detail regarding their differences and shared responsibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Event Stewards and Security Personnel Have in Common? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To start with, they both protect the event area and the public from potential accidents – or try to prevent them altogether. Their authority allows them to manage the attendees and maintain a safe environment. They are essentially authorized to secure different areas; however, they often work hand in hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event stewards often report to security staff for serious problems during the event. Vice versa, if the security sees an issue within the steward\u2019s control, they point it out to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Event security staff must have the required training and obtain a license from the Security Industry Authority or SIA. They are trained to protect attendees, the property, or any valuables on site. Even security also helps with crowd control and detects potential criminal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before any event, careful planning is needed as each security team member must be strategically placed for the most optimal area coverage. If anything unexpected occurs during the event, event security must be able to reach the area and prevent the issue in the shortest time possible. They are always dressed in the same outfit and can be visibly differentiated from stewards. Event security teams are also fewer in number compared to stewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsibilities of Event Security Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Event security has a set of responsibilities that only they can carry out in any event, and some of those include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n