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www.AmericanSecurityToday.com Catching up at the 2020 NAMM show in Anaheim, where the safety and security of the music industry attendees was the primary goal, AST sought to learn more about how AUES handles safety and security services at major events. events . (AST AST): ): Is there a correlation be- tween world events, events , like what is happening in Iran, and the need for ‘amped’ ‘ amped’ up security at major events like the NAMM Show? ( Thushan Thushan) ) "Given the world stage February 2019 - Edition 41 we all live on which includes volatile times and acts of terror- ism, , people want to know they ism are going to events and venues that are safe and secure." secure ." " Guests want to see security at these shows." shows ." " Guests are OK with waiting in line for bag checks or pat-downs because they understand our overall purpose for mandating these initiatives." initiatives ." ( Allied Universal Event Security pro- vides experienced and trained profes- sionals, managers and personnel, to every type of venue and event imagin- able. Their team mem- bers service thou- sands of shows and events annually.) annually. ) "Guests want to see security at these shows." 37