By Jody Lake, CVE We all know we should “someday” take advantage of the many excellent opportunities IAVM has available to provide critical training in the areas of venue, patron, staff, guest, and vendor safety. How many times have we shared the deep emotions of hearing of our fellow
By R.V. Baugus IAVM’s live training on safety and security, perhaps better known as “the Mark Herrera Traveling Road Show,” was a huge success when IAVM’s Herrera recently brought his Critical Incident Training to the team at the Tampa Convention Center. The co
(Editor’s Note: Earlier this year IAVM Director of Safety & Security Mark Herrera took his live safety training and situational awareness to Denver Arts & Venues. In August, Mark’s training paid off in a real-time incident at a city venue that mitigated what coul
By Mary Klida Karen Totaro, CVE, general manager for Huntington Place/ASM Global, announced the rollout of new public safety and security measures starting with the Nov. 4 all staff International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Training. Mark Herrera, di
By R.V. Baugus Recently, IAVM Director of Safety and Security traveled to Moline, Il. to lead a session on that subject matter for the staff of the Vibrant Arena under the leadership of Scott Mullen, CVE. If your venue has not yet taken advantage of this opportunity to have the very b