Crowd control

For other meanings, see Crowd control (disambiguation).

Crowd control is the controlling of a crowd, to prevent the outbreak of disorder and prevention of possible riot. Examples are at soccer matches, when a sale of goods has attracted an excess of customers, refugee control, or mass decontamination and mass quarantine situations (disease outbreaks, bioterror attacks, etc.). It calls for gentler tactics than riot control. Materials such as stanchions,^[1] crowd control barriers,^[2] fences and decals painted on the ground can be used to direct a crowd. Keeping the crowd comfortable and relaxed is also essential, so things like awnings, cooling fans (in hot weather), and entertainment are sometimes used as well. For controlling riots and demonstrations, see riot control.

Specific products that are used to implement line management and public guidance in high traffic areas include retractable belt systems (which incorporate a stanchion post and the retractable tape) and wall mount systems (also incorporating a retractable belt but are surface mounted). Post and rope systems are also popular, especially in banks and theaters.^{[citation needed]}

A crowd controller is also another name for a bouncer^[3] or doorman.^[4]

See also

• Crowd control barrier
• Crowd manipulation
• Decontamination foam
• Mojo Barriers
• Temporary fencing
• Kettling
• Privacy fencing

References

1. ^ Berka, Justin (2007-06-21). "AT&T's terrible secret of space crowd control". Ars Technica. http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2007/06/atts-crowd-control-secret.ars. 
2. ^ Aschoff, Susan (2005-07-15). "Barricades at BayWalk make protesters wary". St. Petersburg Times. http://www.sptimes.com/2005/07/15/Southpinellas/Barricades_at_BayWalk.shtml. 
3. ^ Burgess, Matthew (2008-06-02). "Police probe bouncer attack". The Age. http://www.theage.com.au/national/police-probe-bouncer-attack-20080602-2kow.html. 
4. ^ Crosse, Mark (1992-04-05). "NIGHTCLUB BOUNCERS OF THE 90S IT'S NO LONGER THE GOON BY THE DOOR". Fresno Bee. http://docs.newsbank.com/g/GooglePM/FB/lib00075,0EAE85C4749AFB81.html. 

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