Security guidelines

Golf Industry Show Management will provide general security during the published move-in and move-out hours, trade show hours and all hours that the show is closed during show days. However, each exhibitor will be responsible for his/her exhibit at all times.

GCSAA, NGCOA, the convention center, and the official convention general service contractor, shall not be liable for any loss, damage or displacement of any exhibitor's property due to any cause. Exhibitors are cautioned that small portable articles of value should be properly secured or removed for safe keeping after exhibit hours or whenever the booth is unattended.

Security procedures

The following steps have been taken to guard against theft:

• Security guards will monitor badges to prevent early admittance or admittance of unauthorized persons to the exhibit hall.
• All persons in the exhibit halls must wear a badge. This includes move-in, show operating hours and move-out. Exhibitors are responsible for their workers and staff being assigned badges. No business cards can be inserted in badge holders.
• Security guards will 'sweep' the aisles after the daily hall closing to clear all visitors and personnel.
• Any theft or damage must be reported to security immediately.

Additional recommendations

Guard service is provided to protect your equipment. However, it is up to you to exercise prudent judgement and safeguard your personal property and belongings. Remove anything of value that can be carried away.

You can take additional steps that will limit the chances of loss:

• Never leave your exhibit unstaffed even for a short time during show hours.
• Hire a guard. You may order security staff by completing the security order form.
• Store it -- The show decorator will often have available secure cages to store your valuable items. If this secure area is available to you, we strongly suggest that you utilize it.
• Remove it -- Pertinent component parts should be removed from displays or floor models when not being used for demonstrations. Never leave a prototype unprotected.
• Cover it up -- Drape your product with a flameproof cover. This cover will make it more difficult to 'snatch and grab' your product. Never leave purses, briefcases or other valuables under draped tables or behind your booth drape.
• Pack all exhibit products as soon as tear-down begins. This is the usual timeframe for thefts.
• Report it -- If you should experience a loss, please report it to the convention center security office immediately. A representative will respond and document the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.

REMEMBER: Show security is here to serve, but security starts with you.