PowerSHIELD Is Official Partner of World Youth Day 2023
The security company PowerSHIELD is an official partner of World Youth Day (WYD), an event that takes place in August, in Lisbon. During the event period, thousands of people are expected in Lisbon, so event safety is a concern.
Bruno de Lima, board advisor at PowerSHIELD, told Security Magazine that the company “will play a fundamental role in the organization and security of the entire WYD event in Lisbon”. In this sense, the security company is “mobilizing an impressive group of highly trained professionals, which will be made up of a significant number of elements”.
“The various teams from the PowerSHIELD operational team will be present at all crucial moments of the event, ensuring that all operations and security procedures are carried out with maximum effectiveness”, said the person in charge, without providing details due to the characteristics of the event itself, whose security is essential to your success.
In this world-scale event “PowerSHIELD will cooperate with the competent authorities to ensure the necessary security measures and guarantee the well-being of millions of valued people, as well as the protection of His Holiness Pope Francis and his advisors”, said .
Regarding the means made available, the person responsible highlighted that PowerSHIELD “will make use of a wide range of state-of-the-art resources and technologies to protect the spaces dedicated to this event”.
This includes “a comprehensive network of high-definition video surveillance cameras, advanced access control systems, intrusion detection equipment, rapid response teams ready to deal with any eventuality, customized vehicles and innovative communications systems. All of these resources have been carefully selected to ensure that each area of the event is safe and that all participants are protected.”
Specialized operation
When it comes to a global event like WYD, “the global dimension brings with it unique challenges that require a specialized and comprehensive operation in terms of security”.
For Bruno de Lima, a holistic approach is necessary, which is governed by three fundamental bases: “risk analysis and management, planning and coordination and team training and preparation”, that is, “carrying out a rigorous risk analysis, identifying all potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Based on this analysis, strategies and preventive measures are developed to minimize risks and prevent any eventuality”; “carrying out detailed planning in close collaboration with the competent authorities and event organizers. This includes defining security protocols, designating restricted access areas, coordinating security teams in different locations and implementing efficient communication systems” and “investing in specialized security team training, ensuring that all members are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to deal with the different possible situations”.
The person responsible adds that these are fundamental pillars that “we are and will apply so that the security of the event is effective, providing a safe and peaceful environment for all participants involved”.
A historic landmark
The partnership is “a historic milestone for PowerSHIELD”. In other words, “being one of those primarily responsible for the security of such an emblematic event as World Youth Day is an achievement that fills us with pride and demonstrates the technical and operational capacity of our services”.
“This is a unique moment, when Lisbon becomes the international stage in August, and PowerSHIELD is honored to be one of the main actors in this play”.
“We are motivated and determined to live up to the trust placed in us, ensuring the safety and protection of all participants”, he said, concluding that “we are completely sure that we will live up to this responsibility and contribute to the success of this global event. We are committed to creating a safe environment where everyone can fully enjoy this memorable experience.”
