Helping guests feel secure at special events is vital today, and the larger the crowd, the better security needs to be.

In the December issue of Special Events Magazine, three top event planners and the head of a security service give tips on managing large crowds:

• Create an organizational diagram so all groups involved know exactly what they should be doing.

• Don't scrimp on costs for security personnel; the investment is well worth it.

• Drill staff on the importance of courtesy.

• Establish a clear chain of command.

• For the complete article, see the December issue of Special Events Magazine.