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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO CROWD MANAGEMENT CROWD Definition: Crowd is a relatively large number of people in close proximity to each other. Sometimes referred as localized collectivities. a large number of people gathered together, at the same place and at the same time  CROWD MANAGEMENT Cro...

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO CROWD MANAGEMENT CROWD Definition: Crowd is a relatively large number of people in close proximity to each other. Sometimes referred as localized collectivities. a large number of people gathered together, at the same place and at the same time  CROWD MANAGEMENT Crowd management must take into account all the elements of an event especially the type of event (circus, sporting, theatrical, concert, rally, parade, etc.), characteristics of the facility, size and demeanor of the crowd, methods of entrance, communications, crowd control, and queueing.  As in all management, it must include planning, organizing, staffing, directing and evaluating. Particularly critical to crowd management is defining the roles of parties involved in an event, the quality of the advance intelligence, and the effectiveness of the planning process  Types of Crowd The casual crowd, The conventional / Cohesive crowd, The expressive crowd, The protest /Aggressive crowd, and The acting / explosive crowd  Casual Crowd Casual crowds refer to large groups of people gathered temporarily in the same location. Interaction among members of casual crowds tends to be minimal. Examples of casual crowds include groups of commuters or farmers' market shoppers.  Conventional/ Cohesive Crowd Conventional crowds refer to groups of people who come together for a scheduled event. Members of conventional crowds, such as those attending concerts or graduations, tend to interact with one another as they have a shared focus of attention and interest.  Expressive Crowd Expressive crowds refer to groups of people who come together to release emotions with other individuals who have similar feelings. Examples of expressive crowds include those that gather at funerals to mourn or gather after an election to celebrate a victory.  Protest/ Agressive Crowd Protest crowds are driven by a shared purpose, such as advocating for change or expressing dissatisfaction with an issue."  Acting / Explosive Crowd An explosive crowd can emerge from high tension or anger, leading to chaotic and sometimes destructive behavior, like riots or stampedes."