Safety & Security – 2023 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum

Best Practices for Attendees in the Event of Protests

NBAA is not aware of any planned protect activity at the 2023 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum, however attendees should be prepared.

If you see a protest of any type at the aircraft display, exhibit hangar, registration area or on the perimeter of the event at Westchester County Airport, please contact Dina Green at 202-415-1315 immediately or notify uniformed security officers on-site.

The best strategy for dealing with protests is to avoid areas where protests are occurring and have no interaction with protesters, if possible.

Other strategies for dealing with protests of any type at the 2023 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum include the following:

• Be aware that protesters may film, photograph or live-stream events. Do not behave in a way that will jeopardize the reputation of you, your company or the NBAA White Plains Regional Forum. Remain calm and do not engage with protesters.
• Don’t linger or watch a protest. Police may not be able to distinguish between bystanders and protesters if they move to address a problem.
• Do not film or photograph protesters or police, even if they are filming attendees. Authorities will film/photograph illegal activities as appropriate.
• Never attempt to physically interact with protesters. Do not grab signs, push or make gestures at them.
• If protesters are blocking entrances, airport locations or otherwise impeding guest movements, alert the show organizers and wait in a safe location until the threat has been resolved. Do not attempt to push, argue or run through crowds of protesters.
• Heed all official instructions. Remain cooperative if stopped by officials for security checks.