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Elizabeth Rupert: Oct 1, 2025 8:02:44 PM
Evacuation drills are one of the most valuable tools for ensuring safety at events and venues. They allow staff to practice their roles, test the systems in place, and identify gaps before a real emergency occurs. A well-designed drill goes beyond...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Sep 10, 2025 12:59:02 PM
Weather is one of the most unpredictable risks events and venue managers face. A forecast can look clear and sunny in the morning and shift by...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Aug 11, 2025 3:01:21 PM
Medical teams are often the quiet backbone of event safety. Their posts might be tucked behind a curtain, just off the course, or seated at a folding...
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Chris Joffe: Jun 30, 2025 5:05:20 PM
I’m honored to announce that Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell has joined the Joffe Advisory Board, effective July 1, 2025.
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Elizabeth Rupert: Jun 25, 2025 12:09:40 PM
Cybersecurity threats don’t always arrive in dramatic fashion. Sometimes, they sneak in through a forgotten laptop, a poorly secured Wi-Fi network,...
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Elizabeth Rupert: May 23, 2025 4:52:28 PM
It started with a rumble. Not from the sky just yet, but from the crowd gathered at the sprawling outdoor venue in the heart of the Midwest. The...
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Elizabeth Rupert: May 1, 2025 1:59:25 PM
When was the last time you really looked around at how fast event security is changing? Before I started working in event safety professionally, it...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Apr 8, 2025 10:55:45 AM
Like many of us working in event safety, I followed the coverage of the Astroworld tragedy closely when it happened in 2021. I studied the initial...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Mar 10, 2025 10:07:05 AM
Picture this: A sold-out concern is underway at a major venue. Security screenings at the entrances went smoothly, and the event is off to a great...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Jan 8, 2025 4:39:11 PM
I can still remember the first event I ever attended, a Padres game at Jack Murphy Stadium. For those of you who know anything about San Diego sports...
