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TikTok fans’ rival behavior is a new threat to safety
YouTube stars inviting their herd of fans to come visit them is a recognized phenomenon and will be treated as such. However, due to fan behaviour linked to social platform TikTok, the issue has resurrected. Many famous artists have fans who will do...
Doing a RAMP analysis helps you keep events safe!
There are numerous tools one can use to map out the risks at public events. One of the most used tools is the RAMP analysis: a modelling technique that’s helps to define the crowd dynamics as crowds approach, circulate on-site and depart from the site. The...
Controlling public protests by making contact
UK researchers Prof. Clifford Stott and Dr. Arabella Kyprianides recently published a report on police action at protests in Seattle in 2020. The main lesson is that the police should not treat the crowd as adversary but should make contact early on and...
Introduction to Crowd Science course: new dates for Sydney and Perth
Event Safety Institute now offers the accredited Introduction to Crowd Science course not only in Sydney but also in Perth. Roderick van Gelder will be teaching. This allows more Australian professionals to join this internationally accredited level 5 course close to home.
Crowd behaviour after COVID-19: what can we expect?
Festival season is back. It sometimes creates a somewhat uncomfortable situation for both organizers and festival goers, after two years of the pandemic. In contrast, it is a very interesting period for researchers focused on the science behind the...
Understanding Safety Management in policing major events
The Event Safety Institute (ESI) teaches police commanders and advisors on policing major events. We notice police experts have started to give more attention to crowd safety management which is a good development, since public order management and safety...
Astroworld: what can we learn from the tragedy?
The Astroworld Festival near Houston turned into a tragedy on the evening of November 5, 2021. The atmosphere at the concert changed as disaster hit because of a crowd surge, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. A Special Task Force on Concert...
ESI and Keith Still launch new Crowd Safety courses in Australia
Prof. dr. Keith Still and the Event Safety Institute combine forces to launch new dates of the accredited Introduction to Crowd Safety course in Australia. This unique collaboration gives Australian professionals the opportunity to join this unique level 5 course.