Patron Protection Resources

The "Protecting Infrastructure During Public Demonstrations" fact sheet offers security recommendations for businesses that may be the target of unlawful acts during public demonstrations. The document provides options for consideration to mitigate risk and access to CISA resources to assist with decision-making.

The "Protecting Patrons in Outdoor Eating Venues" fact sheet identifies security measures for restaurants that choose to conduct business outside. Many restaurants opt to set up tables outside, creating a potential vulnerability to a vehicle attack.  This product identifies various potential threats such as vehicle ramming, including security measures restaurants and the municipality can enforce to help mitigate the threat, as well as actions to take if an attack occurs.

Protecting patrons at public gathering locations and venues requires a holistic approach to mitigate vulnerabilities while providing a safe and secure environment.  The “Protecting Patrons at Public Gathering Locations” fact sheet highlights the importance for venue owners and operators to assess existing safety and security practices to ensure effective procedures and security enhancements are in place.