There was a credible terrorist threat, related to ISIS.
Thats more than enough to warrant a cancellation.
There is no standard, he says.
Austrian police officers watch Swifties gathering in the city centre in Vienna on Thursday, Aug.8, 2024.AP Photo/Heinz-Peter Bader
Theres only best practices and what security professionals take as being experienced by observing.
Its up to sporting venues and governing institutions like the NFL to determine their own best practices.
Fans outside would be more vulnerable because theyd be outside of the events official perimeter, lacking security.
Its a super soft target, Adelman says.
There is no security perimeter for people sitting on a hill outside the stadium.
In light of the fact that these people couldnt be protected …
It easily couldve been with more people, you dont know.
you’re free to never know everything and out of an abundance of caution its the right decision.
If someone with the level of influence that Taylor Swift has says, Swifties, I love you.
How they do it, we dont really know, van Ostaeyen says.
They somehow get in contact and get their instructions.
This problem will be with us for years to come.
Its unclear if this weeks scare will prompt changes in security for Swifts upcoming London shows.
Adelman doesnt anticipate anything will change for the vast majority of venues or events, regarding security protocols internationally.
But its safe to assume the live-events world is watching Austrias reaction and reassessing its safety measures holistically.
A case like this starts the conversation.
What should we be thinking about?
What can we do thats effective with the resources we have?, Simons says.
As hard as they work, they cant see everything.
The best eyes and ears are the eyes and ears of an attentive crowd.
Contributors:Mac William Bishop
