Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series EP 6: Throwing down the gauntlet with Brendan Farley as we discuss the art and science of crowd management.

In this episode of Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series, Andy Jabbour talks with Brendan Farley, Vice President of Operations & General Manager, San Diego Theaters.In the discussion we address: Brendan’s background. What Crowd Management is. Crowd Management training, sharing, learning, exercising. Managing the dynamic and complexities of the social media environment. Understanding protests and the importance of de-escalation. Tom Cruise, Top Gun and throwing down the gauntlet! Collaboration, collaboration, hyper-collaboration! Leveraging public sector resources.   What’s on Brendan’s mind? More! The Gate 15 Interview: Dr. G. Keith Still on crowd security, drinking whisky, smashing ashtrays in Saudi Arabia, the Land of Ice and Fire, and what not to ask a Scotsman. 24 Jul 2023. Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion: EP 19. Talking Crowd Control and the Holidays – in 2 Parts! Nov 2021. Protests, a Nerd Out! Security Panel Discussion, Mar 2021. “Safety and security is definitely a team sport.” – Brendan Farley, during our podcastAs discussed in the pod, for additional discussion on this topic, see:Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series is our newest podcast as Gate 15’s founder and Managing Director, Andy Jabbour, hosts short interviews with venue safety and security experts from the International Association of Venue Managers’ (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Committee (VSSC) and other special guests from the IAVM community.