by Manon van Huffelen | Mar 27, 2025 | Blog
In recent years, several vehicle-based attacks targeting crowds have taken place globally, where vehicles have been used as weapons. The term “hostile vehicle” refers to a vehicle that is deliberately used to cause harm, often by driving into crowds at...
by Manon van Huffelen | Mar 27, 2025 | Blog
A guest blog by Alan Wilson, ‘Crowd Control Guy’ in Western Australia Let’s talk about hexagons, the unsung hero of crowd safety and pedestrian mobility. You might think I’m obsessed. Well, you’d be right! If you’re still planning events and public spaces using square...
by Manon Gijbels | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog
20 years ago on 20 February 2003, the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island went up in flames, killing 100 people and injuring another 230, including one of the club’s owners. This disaster was one of the worst in its kind in modern times, and what makes it...
by Manon Gijbels | Jan 25, 2023 | Blog
We are pleased to introduce our new masterclass: Crowd Psychology for Crowd Safety Management, by Professor John Drury.Anyone who is responsible for crowd management will need to have some knowledge of Crowd Psychology. In this masterclass, you will be provided with...
by Manon Gijbels | Jan 23, 2023 | Blog
Severe weather, such as a sudden weather change, strong winds, or lightning, is always one of the biggest safety risks for large outdoor events. When a storm approaches while thousands are enjoying themselves, their safety and health is your responsibility. It is...
by Manon Gijbels | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog
Australia has closed off 2022 with huge festivities to celebrate the new year. Millions of people gathered at beaches, riverbanks, and harbors to enjoy the multi-million-dollar firework displays. Sydney and Melbourne had crowd incidents in the hour before the...
