The attack at Manchester Arena in May 2017 underlies the importance of stringent security throughout public areas of your sports or entertainment venue. A suicide bomber targeted crowds during egress, avoiding any security checkpoints. The attack resulted in 22 casualties and 119 injuries.
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Over the past few years, significant terrorist activity occurred throughout the world. New tactics and patterns affected the global threat spectrum. 鈥淪oft鈥 public gathering areas, such as transportation hubs, were frequently targeted.