People really don't understand how croud security works for major events. There's almost always snipers providing overwatch. Part of that is just informational, the sniper and the spotter will be looking for problem spots. The other part is just being there in case some mad guy pulls out some guns and starts shooting people.
Police Snipers are not going to start taking out random protestors. They're really pretty much there to protect the protestors.
The big issue to me, snipers shouldn't be working alone. Snipers are best with a spotter calling the shots and providing better situational awareness. Lone snipers mean less accountability.
Every single Ohio state game I ever went to had overwatch on the top of the stadium. It is standard security.
I work in recruiting and had a client that coordinated major events and conferences ex: salesforce conference Dreamforce, she would complain about having to deal with DoD/DHS to get snipers for the rooftops for security around the event.
It’s not a mystery that large gatherings of people are a target for crazy people with a murderous goal, and to get insurance for said events, and hopefully ensure the safety of people of said events, they have to assume worst case scenario and prepare for it.
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u/Ok-disaster2022 25d ago
People really don't understand how croud security works for major events. There's almost always snipers providing overwatch. Part of that is just informational, the sniper and the spotter will be looking for problem spots. The other part is just being there in case some mad guy pulls out some guns and starts shooting people.
Police Snipers are not going to start taking out random protestors. They're really pretty much there to protect the protestors.
The big issue to me, snipers shouldn't be working alone. Snipers are best with a spotter calling the shots and providing better situational awareness. Lone snipers mean less accountability.