With the increasing violence in today’s day and age, security in crowds has never been more of a necessity. It has become a noticeable theme where mass gatherings have become targets for danger and violence. In order to prevent harm, individuals should take matters into their own hands and become more aware of possibly dangerous situations in crowds. Large crowds gather for various reasons and are generally seen as a way to bring people together, however there are various high risks associated with being a part of such a crowd. Some examples of actions that could result in harm are stampedes, assault, theft, and the use of weapons and/or bombs. When going to a large event there is often security, either private like us or public, in order to protect everyone at the event. Even though companies like us will most likely be there to prevent an outbreak of violence, there are some personal actions people should be aware of so they can prepare themselves for some situations that could possibly arise. These actions include:

• Staying alert and being aware of your surroundings the entirety of the event
• Attend the event with other people and have a meeting point in case of emergency
• Learn about the event and any possible threats before you attend it
• Secure your belonging to prevent theft
• Be patient in crowds and always keep your cool

In the case of being aware of your surroundings, looking for suspicious activity is essential to that. Some behaviors to take notice of are: