Why Graduations Need Security Guards

Graduation is a time of celebration. Whether a school is big or small, rural or urban, academic or trade, the people involved all delight in the fact that a milestone has been reached. Unfortunately, this is also a time when problems can quickly and easily occur. Having uniformed security guards at the ready can help avoid a host of complications that could ruin the special day.

Theft

A busy parking lot with hundreds or thousands of people held captive in a graduation ceremony for hours? It’s a thief’s paradise, but not if there is a security guard around to thwart their efforts. School building rules may not permit the taking in of large bags, which means plenty of guests leave valuables in their vehicles, locked or not. A thief can get by with no problem, knowing there is treasure inside. Security guards say no way.

Fights

Some students have held their tongue for months or even years when it comes to certain other students. They never lashed out at them or got back at them for problems they caused, but at the end of graduation they may finally feel like they have the freedom to retaliate. Security guards are trained to see the obvious coming and look out for the well-being of everyone within their vicinity so fights and disagreements are stopped before they start.

Pranks

Though it’s more likely to occur at the high school level and less at the collegiate level, graduation pranks are a reality in many places. Pranks might be a tradition for some places of learning, and each year one class may wish to outdo the kids who went before, but if a prank is too extreme it can lead to disaster, damage, and hurt people. Security guards brush up on the history of pranking at your institution and look out for potential intrusions and problems throughout the festivities.

Crashers

If your institution’s graduation ceremony is by invitation only, gate crashers are inevitable. Security guards stationed strategically around the site ensure that vehicles and the people in them have the authority to be there and aren’t breaking into an event to which they were not invited. Some people mean well and simply want to attend, but it’s a guard’s job to make that determination and enforce the rules.

Accidents

Crowded parking lots and roads around the school or graduation venue are inevitably packed when the event lets out and people begin their journey home. Having security guards on site to maintain traffic patterns and direct guests to their vehicles keep the area in order and ideally prevent impatience from winning out and leading to preventable accidents.

Security of Higher Learning

Above all, security guards at graduation support existing security measures so your event and venue are safe and secure and all attendees can relax in the environment and enjoy the special moments. No one should have to worry about their safety or the safety of their graduate at this time. Security guards enforce rules, maintain a safe environment, and know how to enact emergency measures if needed.

If you need to equip your institution with security guards for graduation or other event, contact Korner Security to learn more.