Crowd control is a much spoken about the concept amongst event managers and business owners. Crowd control in general terms involves everything from managing crowds at small community parades to crowd control at larger businesses. At either end of this spectrum, there are some basics that every organizer and owner must cover. Here are 3 components to manage any crowd control situation successfully when it comes to crowd control barriers:

1. Solutions to Enhance Safety and Security

Safety and security barriers can take a basic crowd control strategy up a notch. Post, panel and rope barriers set a clear ‘do not pass’ boundary and crowd control barriers provide a convenient flow of crowds and event goers. This also helps alert others to wait for points or ‘no entry’ areas. You can even consider ballistic panels for added protection in case of heightened security concerns.

2. Signage to Help Guide People to the Destination they need to be

Signage and way finding is the real key to control crowds. Universal symbols to represent important instructions such as ‘do not enter’, ‘enter here’, ‘exit only’, this can help keep crowds moving in the right direction and avoid chaos. Digital signage can be used to give up to the minute information in case of emergencies or change of directions to keep the flow of customers going.

3. Crowd Control Barriers and Establish Clear Boundaries

From retractable stanchions to rope and stanchion, these staples of crowd control help establish clear boundaries for everything from waiting lines to walkways. For extra strength, look for mounting solutions that keep stanchions firmly in place either with a strong magnet or rubber attachments to prevent the stanchion from moving or a permanent fixture.

Crowd control is always a moving target, but these three components can help set a tone for successful strategic planning and control over crowds. But does your crowd control approach need a complete refresh, get in touch with Alpha Crowd Control!