Concerts have the power to draw thousands under one roof, packing arenas and stadiums with fervent fans hoping to immerse themselves in the power of experience. However, this same scene, if not properly managed, can also quickly lead to public safety and venue security risks.

For those who haven’t attended a concert in a while, the task of ensuring fan safety in the typical major venue has become a high-tech affair — beyond metal detectors at arena gates and deploying security personnel across the grounds. On its own, even strategic video cameras installation falls short of current security and safety expectations unless those surveillance systems are paired with more sophisticated and AI-driven analytics technologies to amplify the impact of security personnel, practices and resources.