What is the immediate priority when a fight breaks out near your secured area?

When a fight breaks out near a secured area, the immediate priority is to assess whether the situation poses a threat to the safety and security of that area. This initial assessment is crucial because it allows security personnel to understand the scale of the conflict, the potential risks involved, and whether it could escalate beyond the initial fight. By evaluating the safety of the secured area, security can make informed decisions on how to proceed, whether that involves intervening, alerting law enforcement, or activating emergency protocols.

Addressing the threat level first helps to prevent rash actions that could worsen the situation or endanger others. Once the threat is assessed, appropriate measures can be taken, whether that's to engage further, maintain a safe distance, or involve law enforcement.

Engaging physically with the combatants without first assessing the situation can lead to increased chaos and potential harm to the security personnel or bystanders. Similarly, waiting for police intervention without any assessment may result in an unresolved conflict that could escalate, possibly compromising the safety of the secured area. Reporting the incident without taking action might lead to unnecessary delays in addressing a situation that could affect security. Thus, assessing whether the situation poses a threat is the most prudent first step.