SafeCrowds Group

27/10/2026

The nights are drawing in, the temperature is dropping, and if you're planning a winter event, it's getting closer! ❄️

From Christmas markets and light trails to parades, festive celebrations and seasonal events, there's a lot to consider when bringing large crowds together during the winter months.

At SAFECROWDS GROUP, our experienced and qualified security and counter terrorism teams act as an extension of your team, supporting you from planning through to delivery.

Whether you need a TVRA, VDA or Security Risk Assessment, planning, or deployment – or all of the above - we have the in-house, multi-disciplinary team to provide the support you need.

From canine detection teams, crowd managers and stewards to HVM and traffic management, we can bring the right people and measures together to help ensure your event runs as smoothly and safely as possible. 🎄

One team. Multiple areas of expertise. Single point of contact accountability.

To find out more, get in touch with our team:

☎️ 020 4581 7770
📧 [email protected]

14/10/2026

We are a trusted security provider for a huge variety of environments, including VIP events and prestigious locations. This recent event at the Swiss Embassy in London is a great example of the exclusive events we support.

Not only is the Swiss Embassy home to the Swiss Ambassador and the centre of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the UK, it is also home to what’s believed to be the most concentrated group of Banksy murals in a single location anywhere in the world! The artworks adorn the walls of the underground car park at the Embassy, and our team was there as VIPs gathered to see the collection grow, with British artist, Snug (also known as Snugone) adding his own works to what must be London's most unusual gallery! 🖼️

Impeccably presented as always, our experienced team provided a discreet and attentive security service, supporting the smooth running of the event with the professionalism and attention to detail befitting such a prestigious setting.

08/10/2026

In an ideal world, there would be time to plan the security and counter terrorism strategy for every event. But in the real world, that best case scenario isn’t always possible.

Luckily, even when security expertise and mobilisation is needed at short notice, here at SAFECROWDS GROUP, we have the multidisciplinary team and national capability to handle it. Our team brings together qualified security, counter terrorism and crowd management professionals, so we can assess the risks, identify what’s needed and deliver the right measures. With the experience and capabilities across our teams, we can do this in less than 48 hours if time is tight!

Our work supporting the Crystal Palace Football Club's winner’s parade is a great example. We planned and implemented 15 road closures and installed three different HVM systems to help protect a crowd of up to 60,000 people with just two days to plan and implement the deployment. The project earned us a Highly Commended accolade in the Installation of the Year category at the British Security Industry Awards (BSIA). 🏆

Our support for ‘Farage Fest’ is another example of how we can rapidly assess, plan and deploy proportionate HVM measures, with a 142-metre temporary HVM installation delivered within just 72 hours.

When time is tight, having the right expertise and capabilities together can make all the difference, helping to take the pressure off you and your team.

Read the Crystal Palace Parade case study to find out how we delivered a comprehensive security operation in just two days 👉 https://safecrowdsgroup.co.uk/delivering-a-ring-of-steel-for-the-crystal-palace-victory-parade

Planning an event at short notice? Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can help assess the risks and put the right measures in place 👉 [email protected]

02/10/2026

HVM measures are there to protect pedestrians. But what happens if the choice or location of HVM barriers creates new risk factors or operational issues?

At SAFECROWDS GROUP, our team includes qualified Level 5 crowd management professionals who work alongside our counter terrorism team, enabling us to consider HVM with a 360-approach taking into account protective security, crowd safety and operational needs.

In our latest article, MD Rory McGoldrick M.ISRM looks at why understanding crowd dynamics is so important when specifying and positioning HVM measures, particularly in busy and complex environments.

Read the full article to find out more 👇

https://safecrowdsgroup.co.uk/the-importance-of-understanding-crowd-dynamics-when-planning-hvm

28/09/2026

As the Counter Terrorism Policing investigation continues at Fairford, it’s a reminder that vigilance from everyone is so vital during these times of severe threat, not just of us who work in the protective security sector. The member of the public that called 999 did exactly the right thing in contacting the authorities when they noticed something suspicious.

Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

21/09/2026

A number of security concerns have been raised recently about the safety of MPs and public figures. Understandably, this has prompted an increased focus on security arrangements for high profile individuals and political events. In our latest case study, we discuss this issue and the work we carried out at the Reform UK celebration when Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election planning and deploying HVM with just 72 hours notice!

https://safecrowdsgroup.co.uk/protective-security-for-farage-fest

16/09/2026

When it comes to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), we believe that the skills and knowledge of the people selecting and deploying barriers matters just as much as the performance of the physical security measures themselves – that’s why developed our Highfield accredited, fully online Level 2 Protective Security: An Introduction to HVM course. 🙌

Protective security is a specialist discipline, so it's important to choose training that reflects recognised best practice and National Protective Security Association guidance, with clear learner outcomes and testing. Our Level 2 course has been developed around established protective security principles and informed by NPSA guidance and our own in-house team of certified counter terrorism practitioners. Our course:

✅Has been developed by SAFECROWDS GROUP – we are a PSSA member company and our SAFECROWDS GROUP Academy accredited Highfield and QNUK training provider for the security industry since 2017

✅Is accredited by Highfield, one of the UK’s foremost awarding bodies and a regulated organisation with robust compliance and quality assurance standards.

✅Has been reviewed against recognised quality standards

✅Provides a Highfield-branded certificate for every learner who successfully completes all modules, verifying their newly acquired skills.

✅Was written by an external training consultant with a teaching degree, a decade of experience writing training courses (many for UEFA on subject matters across Safety and Security), and experience as both an examiner and a security professional.

✅Is delivered 100% online, with clear learning outcomes and testing for each module, in line with Level 2 training standards.

Whether you're responsible for security, estates, facilities, events or operational resilience, the course provides a practical foundation that can be applied in the real world.

You can find out more about our Level 2 HVM course here:
https://safecrowdsgroup.co.uk/online-hvm-training
Or book your place here:
https://buy.stripe.com/14AfZhfk51IV7U79sjd7q0O
And guidance from the NPSA can be found here: The NPSA's Hostile Vehicle Mitigation guidance can be found here:
https://www.npsa.gov.uk/specialised-guidance/hostile-vehicle-mitigation-hvm

11/09/2026

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, a sombre anniversary on which we remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives that day, those who were injured, the families and communities whose lives were changed forever, and those who have suffered the long-term consequences in the years since.

As we reflect on impacts of that dreadful day, we also consider the legacy of 9/11 for protective security. The lessons learned over the past quarter of a century continue to shape how we understand threat, mitigate risk and build greater preparedness and resilience today.

In our latest article, we reflect on 25 years of remembrance, learning and the shared responsibility to protect people in the future.

https://safecrowdsgroup.co.uk/25-years-of-remembrance-and-legacy-after-9-11

07/09/2026

At SAFECROWDS GROUP we provide hostile vehicle mitigation deployment capabilities across the UK (and beyond!), so when we were offered the opportunity to bid for the protective security requirements of Scotland’s biggest youth music festival, we were delighted to submit our proposals – and even more delighted when we won the project!

In our latest case study, we outline how we supplied, delivered, installed and de-rigged the HVM barriers for this year’s Youth Beatz Festival for our client Dumfries and Galloway Council, working to the specification requirements and timings of the busy event.

Read on our website: https://safecrowdsgroup.co.uk/hvm-barriers-for-youth-beatz

26/08/2026

🐾 Happy International Dog Day 🐶

For lots of people, dogs are treasured canine companions, but here at SAFECROWDS GROUP, our dogs are valued and important members of our team too. 🐕‍🦺

We are a NCTAS-P affiliated business, and all our dogs are trained and cared for to NASDU – National Association of Security Dog Users standards, with our detection dogs trained using real scents to maximise accuracy.

Our canine teams provide:

🐶 Explosives detection

🐶 Drug detection

🐶 Pyrotechnic detection

🐶 K9 security patrols

🐶 Specialist spiking detection services

From stadiums and concerts to large-scale public events, our dogs and handlers can be deployed as a standalone service or integrated alongside our wider security capabilities, giving clients the flexibility to strengthen their existing security operation with expert detection support.

A huge round of ‘a paws’ 👏👏👏 to all the four-legged and human members of our canine department for the commitment they bring to every deployment.

To find out more about our canine services, visit our website 👉 https://safecrowdsgroup.co.uk/k9-security-services[RM1]