The Fort Atkinson Police Department Special Events Team (SET) is a team of officers responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing security for events that are beyond the capabilities of regular patrol units, such as large festivals, parades, or concerts.
Through planning and teamwork, the SET works to ensure the safety and security of special events, which can include large gatherings, festivals, concerts, parades, and other events that require specialized planning and resources.
Responsibilities:
Planning and Coordination: Working with event organizers, other law enforcement agencies, and emergency services to develop a comprehensive security plan.
Crowd Management: Implementing strategies for managing large crowds, including traffic control, route planning, and crowd dispersal techniques.
Security: includes venue security, crowd management, access control, emergency preparedness and threat assessment planning.
Liaison: Serving as a point of contact for event organizers and other stakeholders.
Training and Specialization: Officers in these teams are often trained in specialized areas, such as crowd control, event security, and emergency response.
Examples of Special Events:
Large festivals and concerts.
Parades.
Protests and demonstrations.
Sporting events.
Dignitary visits.
