Tag: Crowd management
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Vice President Visits Victims of GAF Recruitment Stampede
Overview of the Visit Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang travelled to the 37 Military Hospital on Wednesday to meet with victims of the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The incident, which occurred during the recruitment exercise for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), left several individuals injured and requiring medical attention. The Vice…
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PSOs Return to Suburban Shopping Centres as Christmas Rush Begins
Protective Services Officers Return for the Christmas Shopping Season As the holiday season approaches, Protective Services Officers (PSOs) are making a return to suburban shopping centres to bolster safety and curb anti-social behaviour. This deployment marks a significant shift from the heightened restrictions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, when public spaces faced different safety dynamics.…
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Security Fears Force Amyl and the Sniffers’ Free Fed Square Gigs to End Early
Overview: A Free Show That Fell Short Australian rockers Amyl and the Sniffers saw a free Federation Square performance cut short amid growing security concerns. Reports indicated that barriers and fencing designed to manage crowds were compromised as the event drew a large turnout, prompting organizers to halt the gig to prevent a potential crush…
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Breaking: Death toll rises to 12 in Ghana military recruitment stampede
Overview The death toll from the stampede at the start of the 2025/2026 military recruitment exercise in Accra has risen to 12, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, as thousands of hopeful applicants gathered for the commencement of the recruitment process. Initial reports had…
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Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Inside a night of toxicity, tension and protest
A night of European football with a heavy shadow Europe’s wanderlust for football nights often glitters with drama and drama alone. On this European tie at Villa Park, the spectacle on the pitch was overshadowed by what surrounded it: a night thick with toxicity, tension and protest. As Aston Villa hosted Maccabi Tel Aviv in…
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Unprecedented Police Operation Surrounding Aston Villa vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv
Overview of the Security Plan The policing operation surrounding the UEFA Europa League clash between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv has been described as unprecedented by Birmingham’s police leadership. With more than 700 officers deployed across the city in and around Villa Park, authorities say the plan is designed to manage potential security risks,…
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NSW Court Bans Pro-Palestinian Sydney Opera House Rally, Citing Public Safety Risks
NSW Court Rules Against Planned Opera House Rally The highest court in New South Wales has granted a prohibition order preventing a large-scale pro-Palestinian rally planned for the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Police argued the event posed an extreme risk to public safety, and the Court of Appeal agreed, ruling that the assembly could not…
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NSW Court Backs Police in Prohibition of Sydney Opera House Pro-Palestinian March
NSW Court of Appeal Bans Planned Opera House Protest on Public Safety Grounds The Court of Appeal in New South Wales has prohibited a planned pro-Palestinian march to the Sydney Opera House, siding with police concerns over public safety. The ruling follows a police submission that warned the proposed event, with an estimated 40,000 participants,…
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Vijay Security Upgrade: From Y to Z Division in Focus
Background: Security Categories and Vijay’s Protective Cover In India’s protective framework, central security categories allocate guard strength and protocols for high-profile figures. The Prime Minister’s protection sits with SPG, while other VIPs may fall under Z+, Z, Y, or X categories, each with distinct levels of security. According to intelligence inputs cited by authorities, the…
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Lessons from Oktoberfest Chaos: Munich’s Wiesn Reopens With Caution
What happened at the Wiesn weekend Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest, known locally as the Wiesn, faced renewed overcrowding concerns this week. Local authorities briefly closed the main entrances at Theresienwiese to prevent a dangerous surge of visitors, a measure designed to avert the kind of crush that sparked fear in the crowds last weekend. The fire…