May 15, 2023 | Covid- 19, Crowd Behaviour, Crowd Management, Crowd Safety
It’s been reported that audience behaviour at theatres has declined and incidents have increased in frequency. Theatre staff have experienced more bullying, violence, harassment or abuse at work post-pandemic. In fact a recent survey by Bectu revealed that 8 in...
Mar 29, 2023 | Covid- 19, Crowd Behaviour
The ‘Venue’s Venue’ panel at the ILMC with James Drury, Professor Chris Kemp, Emma Bownes, John Drury, Sybil Franke, Katie Musham and Detlef Kornett. An increase in crowd disorder and unruly behaviour has been reported at live events since the pandemic....
Mar 29, 2022 | Covid- 19, Crowd Behaviour, Crowd Management
Covid-19 and the changing crowded space The Onset of Covid-19With the onset of the Covid-19 virus, we all had the chance to reappraise the fundamentals of crowded space. Covid-19 has given us the time to reassess and restart our mindset. We took the time to breathe...
Oct 25, 2021 | Courses, Covid- 19, Crowd Management, Crowd Safety, Event Security
The recent introductory course by MOM and CDSSL on the physical and psychosocial aspects of protecting crowded space was an overwhelming success! Don’t worry if you missed it, you can now watch the introductory course online for free. Please just follow this...
Sep 13, 2021 | Covid- 19, Government Funding
Just when we needed it most – financing the event sector during its “regrowth” stage. As with all crises, support comes as part of a knee jerk reaction, providing encouragement through the initial phase of a debilitating period for companies and...
Jul 15, 2021 | Counter Terrorism, Courses, Covid- 19, Crowd Safety, Event Security, Risk Assessment
Mind Over Matter Consultancy (MOM) and Cranfield Defence and Security Services Ltd (CDSSL) are offering a free, online and interactive course this September which focuses on protecting crowded space. It examines the changing dynamics and psychosocial impacts of...
