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🔥 When Flares Fly and Common Sense Burns Out
At Oasis’ Melbourne show, one flare nearly turned a celebration into chaos.
Liam Gallagher’s unfiltered reaction made headlines but the real story is what could have happened.
🔥 When Flares Fly and Common Sense Burns Out
At Oasis’ Melbourne show, one flare nearly turned a celebration into chaos.
Liam Gallagher’s unfiltered reaction made headlines but the real story is what could have happened.
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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🔥 When Flares Fly and Common Sense Burns Out
At Oasis’ Melbourne show, one flare nearly turned a celebration into chaos.
Liam Gallagher’s unfiltered reaction made headlines but the real story is what could have happened.
🔥 When Flares Fly and Common Sense Burns Out
At Oasis’ Melbourne show, one flare nearly turned a celebration into chaos.
Liam Gallagher’s unfiltered reaction made headlines but the real story is what could have happened.
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🔵 NEW JESIP CAPABILITIES VIDEOS 🔵
Great to see three new videos from JESIP, highlighting the capabilities of core blue light services:
🚔 Police: lnkd.in/eBTw76ya
🚒 Fire: lnkd.in/etqeTJ4z
🚑 Ambulance: lnkd.in/e7i6iuNp
Produced in response to recommendations from the
🔵 NEW JESIP CAPABILITIES VIDEOS 🔵
Great to see three new videos from JESIP, highlighting the capabilities of core blue light services:
🚔 Police: lnkd.in/eBTw76ya
🚒 Fire: lnkd.in/etqeTJ4z
🚑 Ambulance: lnkd.in/e7i6iuNp
Produced in response to recommendations from the
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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🔵 NEW JESIP CAPABILITIES VIDEOS 🔵
Great to see three new videos from JESIP, highlighting the capabilities of core blue light services:
🚔 Police: lnkd.in/eBTw76ya
🚒 Fire: lnkd.in/etqeTJ4z
🚑 Ambulance: lnkd.in/e7i6iuNp
Produced in response to recommendations from the
🔵 NEW JESIP CAPABILITIES VIDEOS 🔵
Great to see three new videos from JESIP, highlighting the capabilities of core blue light services:
🚔 Police: lnkd.in/eBTw76ya
🚒 Fire: lnkd.in/etqeTJ4z
🚑 Ambulance: lnkd.in/e7i6iuNp
Produced in response to recommendations from the
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Paris: PSG Seeks Fan Feedback on Future Stadium Plans
Paris Saint-Germain has launched a large-scale consultation with more than 90,000 supporters to help shape the club’s potential move away from the Parc des Princes.
The survey asks fans for input on everything from preferred
Paris: PSG Seeks Fan Feedback on Future Stadium Plans
Paris Saint-Germain has launched a large-scale consultation with more than 90,000 supporters to help shape the club’s potential move away from the Parc des Princes.
The survey asks fans for input on everything from preferred
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Paris: PSG Seeks Fan Feedback on Future Stadium Plans
Paris Saint-Germain has launched a large-scale consultation with more than 90,000 supporters to help shape the club’s potential move away from the Parc des Princes.
The survey asks fans for input on everything from preferred
Paris: PSG Seeks Fan Feedback on Future Stadium Plans
Paris Saint-Germain has launched a large-scale consultation with more than 90,000 supporters to help shape the club’s potential move away from the Parc des Princes.
The survey asks fans for input on everything from preferred
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As the world marks the anniversary of the Astroworld tragedy, we stand alongside the Pink Bows Foundation and safety professionals everywhere in remembrance and resolve.
As the world marks the anniversary of the Astroworld tragedy, we stand alongside the Pink Bows Foundation and safety professionals everywhere in remembrance and resolve.
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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As the world marks the anniversary of the Astroworld tragedy, we stand alongside the Pink Bows Foundation and safety professionals everywhere in remembrance and resolve.
As the world marks the anniversary of the Astroworld tragedy, we stand alongside the Pink Bows Foundation and safety professionals everywhere in remembrance and resolve.
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Only a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday 11 November
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET / 15:00 EST / 12:00 PST / Wed 12 · 06:00 AEDT
We’re looking forward to November’s edition of The Control Room, GCMA’s monthly members-exclusive forum for open discussion, shared insight, and professional connection.
Only a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday 11 November
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET / 15:00 EST / 12:00 PST / Wed 12 · 06:00 AEDT
We’re looking forward to November’s edition of The Control Room, GCMA’s monthly members-exclusive forum for open discussion, shared insight, and professional connection.
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Only a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday 11 November
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET / 15:00 EST / 12:00 PST / Wed 12 · 06:00 AEDT
We’re looking forward to November’s edition of The Control Room, GCMA’s monthly members-exclusive forum for open discussion, shared insight, and professional connection.
Only a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday 11 November
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET / 15:00 EST / 12:00 PST / Wed 12 · 06:00 AEDT
We’re looking forward to November’s edition of The Control Room, GCMA’s monthly members-exclusive forum for open discussion, shared insight, and professional connection.
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🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Book Now for #SCSV26!
Our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) have just announced Safer Crowds, Safer Venues 2026, returning to Middlesbrough Town Hall, UK, 2–4 March 2026.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Book Now for #SCSV26!
Our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) have just announced Safer Crowds, Safer Venues 2026, returning to Middlesbrough Town Hall, UK, 2–4 March 2026.
October 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Book Now for #SCSV26!
Our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) have just announced Safer Crowds, Safer Venues 2026, returning to Middlesbrough Town Hall, UK, 2–4 March 2026.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Book Now for #SCSV26!
Our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) have just announced Safer Crowds, Safer Venues 2026, returning to Middlesbrough Town Hall, UK, 2–4 March 2026.
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🎧 Celebrating International Control Room Week 2025
From 27 October to 2 November, we join colleagues around the world in recognising the dedicated professionals who keep events, venues, and communities safe: the unsung heroes of the Control Room.
🎧 Celebrating International Control Room Week 2025
From 27 October to 2 November, we join colleagues around the world in recognising the dedicated professionals who keep events, venues, and communities safe: the unsung heroes of the Control Room.
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🎧 Celebrating International Control Room Week 2025
From 27 October to 2 November, we join colleagues around the world in recognising the dedicated professionals who keep events, venues, and communities safe: the unsung heroes of the Control Room.
🎧 Celebrating International Control Room Week 2025
From 27 October to 2 November, we join colleagues around the world in recognising the dedicated professionals who keep events, venues, and communities safe: the unsung heroes of the Control Room.
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🎭 Celebrating DEI in Action: Lessons from New York Comic Con
Every year, New York Comic Con quietly outperforms many HR and DEI conferences: not through rhetoric, but through practice.
From sensory-safe zones and scooter-charging stations to prayer rooms, gender-neutral restrooms,
🎭 Celebrating DEI in Action: Lessons from New York Comic Con
Every year, New York Comic Con quietly outperforms many HR and DEI conferences: not through rhetoric, but through practice.
From sensory-safe zones and scooter-charging stations to prayer rooms, gender-neutral restrooms,
October 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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🎭 Celebrating DEI in Action: Lessons from New York Comic Con
Every year, New York Comic Con quietly outperforms many HR and DEI conferences: not through rhetoric, but through practice.
From sensory-safe zones and scooter-charging stations to prayer rooms, gender-neutral restrooms,
🎭 Celebrating DEI in Action: Lessons from New York Comic Con
Every year, New York Comic Con quietly outperforms many HR and DEI conferences: not through rhetoric, but through practice.
From sensory-safe zones and scooter-charging stations to prayer rooms, gender-neutral restrooms,
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🕊️ Standing Together for Inclusion and Integrity
We stand in full support of our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) and all signatories of the Open Letter to the Security Industry, reaffirming a shared commitment to equality,
🕊️ Standing Together for Inclusion and Integrity
We stand in full support of our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) and all signatories of the Open Letter to the Security Industry, reaffirming a shared commitment to equality,
October 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🕊️ Standing Together for Inclusion and Integrity
We stand in full support of our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) and all signatories of the Open Letter to the Security Industry, reaffirming a shared commitment to equality,
🕊️ Standing Together for Inclusion and Integrity
We stand in full support of our partners at the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) and all signatories of the Open Letter to the Security Industry, reaffirming a shared commitment to equality,
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👏 Wishing our partners at Event Safety Alliance Canada (ESAC) every success as they gather for this year’s conference!
The ESAC Conference remains a vital space for sharing knowledge, strengthening professional connections, and advancing global conversations on crowd and event safety.
👏 Wishing our partners at Event Safety Alliance Canada (ESAC) every success as they gather for this year’s conference!
The ESAC Conference remains a vital space for sharing knowledge, strengthening professional connections, and advancing global conversations on crowd and event safety.
October 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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👏 Wishing our partners at Event Safety Alliance Canada (ESAC) every success as they gather for this year’s conference!
The ESAC Conference remains a vital space for sharing knowledge, strengthening professional connections, and advancing global conversations on crowd and event safety.
👏 Wishing our partners at Event Safety Alliance Canada (ESAC) every success as they gather for this year’s conference!
The ESAC Conference remains a vital space for sharing knowledge, strengthening professional connections, and advancing global conversations on crowd and event safety.
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🪔 Wishing you a Bright and Peaceful Diwali!
Across the world, millions are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights: a moment that honours renewal, connection, and the victory of light over darkness.
🪔 Wishing you a Bright and Peaceful Diwali!
Across the world, millions are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights: a moment that honours renewal, connection, and the victory of light over darkness.
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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🪔 Wishing you a Bright and Peaceful Diwali!
Across the world, millions are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights: a moment that honours renewal, connection, and the victory of light over darkness.
🪔 Wishing you a Bright and Peaceful Diwali!
Across the world, millions are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights: a moment that honours renewal, connection, and the victory of light over darkness.
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🌍 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for October's special multi-partner edition of The Control Room, with the memberships of our partner organisations, UKCMA, ESA and ESAC.
🌍 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for October's special multi-partner edition of The Control Room, with the memberships of our partner organisations, UKCMA, ESA and ESAC.
October 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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🌍 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for October's special multi-partner edition of The Control Room, with the memberships of our partner organisations, UKCMA, ESA and ESAC.
🌍 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for October's special multi-partner edition of The Control Room, with the memberships of our partner organisations, UKCMA, ESA and ESAC.
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🎭 When Seeing Isn’t Believing
Artificial intelligence is now capable of generating entire crowds: detailed, emotive, and convincingly real.
A recent NPR feature explores the emerging risks of AI-generated crowd scenes, from political manipulation to misinformation in public safety contexts.
🎭 When Seeing Isn’t Believing
Artificial intelligence is now capable of generating entire crowds: detailed, emotive, and convincingly real.
A recent NPR feature explores the emerging risks of AI-generated crowd scenes, from political manipulation to misinformation in public safety contexts.
October 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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🎭 When Seeing Isn’t Believing
Artificial intelligence is now capable of generating entire crowds: detailed, emotive, and convincingly real.
A recent NPR feature explores the emerging risks of AI-generated crowd scenes, from political manipulation to misinformation in public safety contexts.
🎭 When Seeing Isn’t Believing
Artificial intelligence is now capable of generating entire crowds: detailed, emotive, and convincingly real.
A recent NPR feature explores the emerging risks of AI-generated crowd scenes, from political manipulation to misinformation in public safety contexts.
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In the aftermath of Karur, Dr Milad Haghani has written a clear and uncompromising piece: solutions to crowd disasters are not mysterious. They already exist, they work, and they save lives in other countries.
His article outlines four key areas of reform for India and beyond:
In the aftermath of Karur, Dr Milad Haghani has written a clear and uncompromising piece: solutions to crowd disasters are not mysterious. They already exist, they work, and they save lives in other countries.
His article outlines four key areas of reform for India and beyond:
October 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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In the aftermath of Karur, Dr Milad Haghani has written a clear and uncompromising piece: solutions to crowd disasters are not mysterious. They already exist, they work, and they save lives in other countries.
His article outlines four key areas of reform for India and beyond:
In the aftermath of Karur, Dr Milad Haghani has written a clear and uncompromising piece: solutions to crowd disasters are not mysterious. They already exist, they work, and they save lives in other countries.
His article outlines four key areas of reform for India and beyond:
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Less than a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday October 14th
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CEST / 15:00 EDT / 12:00 PDT / Wed 15 · 06:00 AEDT
We're looking forward to October's edition of The Control Room. It's going to be a special multi-partner session, extending an invitation to the memberships
Less than a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday October 14th
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CEST / 15:00 EDT / 12:00 PDT / Wed 15 · 06:00 AEDT
We're looking forward to October's edition of The Control Room. It's going to be a special multi-partner session, extending an invitation to the memberships
October 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Less than a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday October 14th
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CEST / 15:00 EDT / 12:00 PDT / Wed 15 · 06:00 AEDT
We're looking forward to October's edition of The Control Room. It's going to be a special multi-partner session, extending an invitation to the memberships
Less than a Week To Go!
📅 Tuesday October 14th
🕛 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CEST / 15:00 EDT / 12:00 PDT / Wed 15 · 06:00 AEDT
We're looking forward to October's edition of The Control Room. It's going to be a special multi-partner session, extending an invitation to the memberships
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Research Confirms It: Live Events Are Good for You! 🎶
Freshly accepted for publication, this revised paper from researchers at the University of Sussex provides robust evidence that attending live music events boosts wellbeing and can even inspire positive behaviour change.
Research Confirms It: Live Events Are Good for You! 🎶
Freshly accepted for publication, this revised paper from researchers at the University of Sussex provides robust evidence that attending live music events boosts wellbeing and can even inspire positive behaviour change.
October 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Research Confirms It: Live Events Are Good for You! 🎶
Freshly accepted for publication, this revised paper from researchers at the University of Sussex provides robust evidence that attending live music events boosts wellbeing and can even inspire positive behaviour change.
Research Confirms It: Live Events Are Good for You! 🎶
Freshly accepted for publication, this revised paper from researchers at the University of Sussex provides robust evidence that attending live music events boosts wellbeing and can even inspire positive behaviour change.
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London's Fire Brigade has recorded its busiest wildfire summer since the record-breaking 2022 heatwave, tackling more than 80 incidents across England's capital city between June and August.
The figures highlight the growing risks of hotter, drier summers for communities,
London's Fire Brigade has recorded its busiest wildfire summer since the record-breaking 2022 heatwave, tackling more than 80 incidents across England's capital city between June and August.
The figures highlight the growing risks of hotter, drier summers for communities,
October 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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London's Fire Brigade has recorded its busiest wildfire summer since the record-breaking 2022 heatwave, tackling more than 80 incidents across England's capital city between June and August.
The figures highlight the growing risks of hotter, drier summers for communities,
London's Fire Brigade has recorded its busiest wildfire summer since the record-breaking 2022 heatwave, tackling more than 80 incidents across England's capital city between June and August.
The figures highlight the growing risks of hotter, drier summers for communities,
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We are closely following developments at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Our thanks to @workingwithcrowds.bsky.social for their careful tracking of updates.
We are closely following developments at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Our thanks to @workingwithcrowds.bsky.social for their careful tracking of updates.
October 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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We are closely following developments at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Our thanks to @workingwithcrowds.bsky.social for their careful tracking of updates.
We are closely following developments at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Our thanks to @workingwithcrowds.bsky.social for their careful tracking of updates.
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On Friday evening, collegiate event managers in the US were reminded of the dangers inherent in “field storming” and the uncontrolled movement of a high-energy crowd.
After the University of Virginia’s victory over Florida State, students and fans rushed the field from “The Hill” immediately
On Friday evening, collegiate event managers in the US were reminded of the dangers inherent in “field storming” and the uncontrolled movement of a high-energy crowd.
After the University of Virginia’s victory over Florida State, students and fans rushed the field from “The Hill” immediately
September 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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On Friday evening, collegiate event managers in the US were reminded of the dangers inherent in “field storming” and the uncontrolled movement of a high-energy crowd.
After the University of Virginia’s victory over Florida State, students and fans rushed the field from “The Hill” immediately
On Friday evening, collegiate event managers in the US were reminded of the dangers inherent in “field storming” and the uncontrolled movement of a high-energy crowd.
After the University of Virginia’s victory over Florida State, students and fans rushed the field from “The Hill” immediately
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which has so far claimed at least 36 lives and injured many more, during a sudden crowd surge at a political rally.
As Eric Stuart QPM, former Chair of both UKCMA and GCMA, wrote yesterday:
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which has so far claimed at least 36 lives and injured many more, during a sudden crowd surge at a political rally.
As Eric Stuart QPM, former Chair of both UKCMA and GCMA, wrote yesterday:
September 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which has so far claimed at least 36 lives and injured many more, during a sudden crowd surge at a political rally.
As Eric Stuart QPM, former Chair of both UKCMA and GCMA, wrote yesterday:
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which has so far claimed at least 36 lives and injured many more, during a sudden crowd surge at a political rally.
As Eric Stuart QPM, former Chair of both UKCMA and GCMA, wrote yesterday:
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This week’s edition of The Focal Point webinar series explored AI and Mass Communications, with specialist insights from Prof. Dr. G. Keith Still.
Ordinarily a members-only forum, this special session was opened to the wider industry, reflecting the importance of
This week’s edition of The Focal Point webinar series explored AI and Mass Communications, with specialist insights from Prof. Dr. G. Keith Still.
Ordinarily a members-only forum, this special session was opened to the wider industry, reflecting the importance of
September 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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This week’s edition of The Focal Point webinar series explored AI and Mass Communications, with specialist insights from Prof. Dr. G. Keith Still.
Ordinarily a members-only forum, this special session was opened to the wider industry, reflecting the importance of
This week’s edition of The Focal Point webinar series explored AI and Mass Communications, with specialist insights from Prof. Dr. G. Keith Still.
Ordinarily a members-only forum, this special session was opened to the wider industry, reflecting the importance of
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The 2025 Spectator Sports Safety & Security Survey from our colleagues at NCS4 offers invaluable insights into how fans perceive safety at sporting events, from visible security measures and fan behaviour to the role of AI in sport security.
The 2025 Spectator Sports Safety & Security Survey from our colleagues at NCS4 offers invaluable insights into how fans perceive safety at sporting events, from visible security measures and fan behaviour to the role of AI in sport security.
September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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The 2025 Spectator Sports Safety & Security Survey from our colleagues at NCS4 offers invaluable insights into how fans perceive safety at sporting events, from visible security measures and fan behaviour to the role of AI in sport security.
The 2025 Spectator Sports Safety & Security Survey from our colleagues at NCS4 offers invaluable insights into how fans perceive safety at sporting events, from visible security measures and fan behaviour to the role of AI in sport security.
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🚀 Event Safety Isn’t Rocket Science… Rocket Science Has a Manual
Our friend and GCMA member, Bryan Huneycutt has written another powerful article highlighting a critical truth: event safety is often treated as “common sense,” but unlike rocket science, it lacks the structured pathways,
🚀 Event Safety Isn’t Rocket Science… Rocket Science Has a Manual
Our friend and GCMA member, Bryan Huneycutt has written another powerful article highlighting a critical truth: event safety is often treated as “common sense,” but unlike rocket science, it lacks the structured pathways,
September 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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🚀 Event Safety Isn’t Rocket Science… Rocket Science Has a Manual
Our friend and GCMA member, Bryan Huneycutt has written another powerful article highlighting a critical truth: event safety is often treated as “common sense,” but unlike rocket science, it lacks the structured pathways,
🚀 Event Safety Isn’t Rocket Science… Rocket Science Has a Manual
Our friend and GCMA member, Bryan Huneycutt has written another powerful article highlighting a critical truth: event safety is often treated as “common sense,” but unlike rocket science, it lacks the structured pathways,
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Great to see our colleagues at the Pink Bows Foundation represented at the Pollstar 2025 VenuesNow Conference.
Their sponsorship, together with the powerful contributions of President Stephanie Stegall and Mark Hamilton FdA MA (Dist.) HonD Univ, underscores why prioritising crowd safety
Great to see our colleagues at the Pink Bows Foundation represented at the Pollstar 2025 VenuesNow Conference.
Their sponsorship, together with the powerful contributions of President Stephanie Stegall and Mark Hamilton FdA MA (Dist.) HonD Univ, underscores why prioritising crowd safety
September 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Great to see our colleagues at the Pink Bows Foundation represented at the Pollstar 2025 VenuesNow Conference.
Their sponsorship, together with the powerful contributions of President Stephanie Stegall and Mark Hamilton FdA MA (Dist.) HonD Univ, underscores why prioritising crowd safety
Great to see our colleagues at the Pink Bows Foundation represented at the Pollstar 2025 VenuesNow Conference.
Their sponsorship, together with the powerful contributions of President Stephanie Stegall and Mark Hamilton FdA MA (Dist.) HonD Univ, underscores why prioritising crowd safety
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🚴 Protests forced the final stage of #LaVuelta in Madrid to be abandoned, after demonstrators blocked the course, overturned barriers, and clashed with police. Jonas Vingegaard was declared the winner without the usual podium ceremony.
🚴 Protests forced the final stage of #LaVuelta in Madrid to be abandoned, after demonstrators blocked the course, overturned barriers, and clashed with police. Jonas Vingegaard was declared the winner without the usual podium ceremony.
September 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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🚴 Protests forced the final stage of #LaVuelta in Madrid to be abandoned, after demonstrators blocked the course, overturned barriers, and clashed with police. Jonas Vingegaard was declared the winner without the usual podium ceremony.
🚴 Protests forced the final stage of #LaVuelta in Madrid to be abandoned, after demonstrators blocked the course, overturned barriers, and clashed with police. Jonas Vingegaard was declared the winner without the usual podium ceremony.