In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, Anna Reahl, P.J. O’Neil and Mel Lukens talk with Sharon Lee, Founder and President of High Road, a Nashville-based entertainment trucking company that keeps major tours moving across North America. Sharon shares the realities of touring logistics, the human side of leadership, and how trucking intersects with perimeter security more than most people realize. From pre-tour planning to middle-of-the-night breakdowns, she highlights the coordination, ...
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In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, Anna Reahl, P.J. O’Neil and Mel Lukens talk with Sharon Lee, Founder and President of High Road, a Nashville-based entertainment trucking company that keeps major tours moving across North America. Sharon shares the realities of touring logistics, the human side of leadership, and how trucking intersects with perimeter security more than most people realize. From pre-tour planning to middle-of-the-night breakdowns, she highlights the coordination, ...
As the recent tragic events in Houston show us, unruly crowds can be dangerous, even deadly. How do you create a safe space for a huge gathering of people, each with different goals, as well as different emotional and mental states? How do you build out a temporary space that is easy to navigate in moments of crisis? How do you deal with a restive crowd? We don’t have all the answers about why Houston’s crowd reacted this way. At ARCUS we work with the production teams...
Successful crowd control is more nuanced than you might think. It requires constant observation and quick judgement. Its success also requires subtlety: often times successful crowd control is about how little anyone notices you doing your job. In this episode, we sit down with Garry McCarthy, former Superintendent of Police for the City of Chicago. Over the course of his career, Garry has brought order to major crowd control events, including the streets of New York immediately after the tra...
Crowds are strange animals. Individuals will do things as part of a crowd that they wouldn’t do on their own. But crowds are manageable… there’s actually a whole science dedicated to crowd behavior. In this mini-podcast series The Science of Crowd Control, we’ll get insight from crowd management experts on the science and practice of crowd control: how to keep a crowd safe, cooperative and (relatively) happy. Meet Eric Kant Phase01 Crowd Management
On this episode, we sit down with Hannah Salem Stone and Virginia Beckett, from Salem Strategies LLC. These two women who have made their mark in the event planning and security space. Their perspective is a little different than our podcast team’s: they specialize in keeping event interiors safe and secure. Today we’re going to discuss event security from Hannah and Virginia’s POV, and how to effectively integrate security on an event’s exterior and interior.
Podcast Description: Welcome to The Mind of the Warrior, where Lt. Col. Dave Grossman—renowned combat psychologist, Army Ranger, and founder of "killology"—delves into the psychology of violence, resilience, and leadership. Drawing from decades of experience as a paratrooper, West Point psychology professor, and international trainer, Grossman explores what it takes to prepare the human mind for the most intense challenges. From the battlefield to the frontlines of law enforcement and everyda...
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of concert touring and risk management with our special guest, Mike McGrath. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Mike shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise. From working with renowned artists to his academic background and martial arts skills, Mike's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Get ready for insightful discussions and behind-the-scenes stories. Welcome, Mike!
While we’re not quite out of the woods yet, there’s reason for hope. But what does a post-Covid world look like in the event space? How do we maintain safety protocols and still pull off successful events? What, if anything, has changed permanently? In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter™, we try to make sense of this new world and what live event security looks like moving forward. Do we have all the right answers? Probably not. But we do ask some important questions. Join Ron Calhoun wi...
ARCUS Group recaps the first season. Its More Than Fence™ The Life of Festivals - Going Live Again™ The Covid Files: Event Security After a Pandemic™ The Covid Files: What Does the Data Tell Us™ The Crowd Control Challenge™ The Power of Good Fence™ 360 Event Security: In and Out™ Deconflict and Security™ AstroWorld Festival™ COMS Security for Everybody™ Whats in store for Season 2? Take a listen! Country Thunder MusicD.A.M. FenceReplacing Bike Rack - One Panel At A TimeMicroFo...
Introducing Chris Lisle: A Lighting Designer and Production Manager with Over 30 Years of Touring and Production Experience. Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Chris Lisle, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience spanning production, lighting design, and tour management in the entertainment industry. Chris's journey in the world of touring has been nothing short of impressive, and we had the privilege of crossing paths at the Touring Career Workshop (TCW). Nota...
PJ and Mel chat with Mike Ready, former Supervising Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and current director of Production and Event Security for a Fortune 500 company. They talk about planning and preparation (sometimes there’s too MUCH time to prepare for an event), the gritty realities of execution, as well as sharing some anecdotes of some memorable gigs. It’s 45 minutes of insights from a captivating industry veteran. D.A.M. FenceReplacing Bike Rack - One Panel At A Time...
Security often lags one step behind, chasing the last emergency instead of anticipating the next. In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, Anna Reahl and P.J. O’Neil sit down with Jason Russell — former Secret Service agent and founder of multiple security companies — to talk about the unique challenges facing schools and campuses today. From the everyday emergencies schools encounter, to the overlooked risks of after-hours events and extracurriculars, Jason shares why complacency is the ...
In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, Anna Reahl, P.J. O’Neil and Mel Lukens talk with Sharon Lee, Founder and President of High Road, a Nashville-based entertainment trucking company that keeps major tours moving across North America. Sharon shares the realities of touring logistics, the human side of leadership, and how trucking intersects with perimeter security more than most people realize. From pre-tour planning to middle-of-the-night breakdowns, she highlights the coordination, ...
In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, hosts Anna Reahl and PJ O'Neil sit down with Tiffany Eagles, a former FBI behavioral profiler with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement. Tiffany breaks down the principles of behavioral threat assessment and how organizations—from schools to corporations—can identify and intervene before violence occurs. She explains the “pathway to violence,” the power of pattern recognition, and why invisible, integrated security systems are more effecti...
Having fun is an essential aspect of events, but ensuring the safety and security of attendees is equally important. Perimeter security plays a critical role in safeguarding against potential threats such as terrorism, crime, and violence and preventing unauthorized access, allowing everyone to enjoy the event to the fullest. Listen as Steve Adelman, Vice President of the Event Safety Alliance shares his experiences on why he is in the event business and how he focuses on safety and se...
Safety in a crowd is paramount. Effective crowd management strategies, clear communication, and well-defined exit routes are essential to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all participants. Vigilance, crowd awareness, and cooperation among attendees and event organizers are key to creating a secure environment in any crowded setting. Paul Wertheimer, founder of Crowd Management Strategies, is hailed as a pioneer in concert safety. Rolling Stone praised his firm, Vanity Fair call...
Continuing with the theme from our last episode, we take another look at what the world might look like, post-Covid. What does the data tell us about the spread of new strains and how we should plan for them? To find out more, we talk to Mario Daigle, Senior Director of Analytics for the incubator Interset. He’s a noted speaker on the subject of the use of machine-learning in cybersecurity. He’s part of team that has been successful in modeling the behavior of the pandemic. He’s going to shar...
Welcome to the podcast where we delve into the fascinating journey of Ken Valentine, a distinguished security expert with a captivating career spanning over two decades. Ken's story unfolds in 1996 when he embarked on his Secret Service career as a Special Agent in Louisville, KY, showcasing his dedication to protecting and serving. In 2000, Ken's exceptional abilities led to a transfer to the prestigious Presidential Protective Division, marking the beginning of a five-year tenure safeguard...
Crowds are strange animals. Individuals will do things as part of a crowd that they wouldn’t do on their own. But crowds are manageable… there’s actually a whole science dedicated to crowd behavior. In this mini-podcast series The Science of Crowd Control, we’ll get insight from crowd management experts on the science and practice of crowd control: how to keep a crowd safe, cooperative and (relatively) happy. ARCUS Group LLCARCUS specializes in solving the immense logistical challenges ...
In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, hosts Anna Reahl and PJ O'Neil speak with Uliana Barbysheva and Konstantin Turuntcev of Event Concept Consultancy, security experts behind some of the world’s largest sporting events—including the FIFA World Cups in Russia and Qatar. Together, they unpack what it takes to secure a global event, from invisible security and integrated planning to managing fan cultures and post-COVID crowd behavior. The conversation touches on the 4S model (Safety, Sec...
School safety is, of course, an essential facet of larger considerations of community safety. It can seem like every school year offers uncomfortable insight into the vulnerabilities of our schools. But there is hope. In our latest episode, Jason Russell returns to offer his thoughts around the practicalities around maintaining security in our schools, and how we can offer our kids the safety they deserve moving forward. Secure Education ConsultantsSEC has partnered with tho...
In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, Anna Reahl, P.J. O’Neil and Mel Lukens talk with Sharon Lee, Founder and President of High Road, a Nashville-based entertainment trucking company that keeps major tours moving across North America. Sharon shares the realities of touring logistics, the human side of leadership, and how trucking intersects with perimeter security more than most people realize. From pre-tour planning to middle-of-the-night breakdowns, she highlights the coordination, ...
