crowd control
Keeping masses orderly
Crowd control refers to methods of managing large gatherings of people, especially to maintain order or prevent violence.
Security personnel practice crowd control at concerts, protests, and sporting events.
The term extends to barriers and equipment used for this purpose: They set up crowd control outside the venue.
In gaming, crowd control describes abilities that restrict enemy movement or actions—stuns, slows, and roots that let players manage multiple opponents.
Obstacle blocking a path
- stanchionsFixed vertical support posts
- ropesBraided flexible cords
- fencingCombat with blunted blades
- barriersThings blocking access
kettling · dispersal · containment · checkpoint · perimeter · cordon · queue · formation
Civil law enforcement
- marshalArrange in proper order
- stewardManager for another
- usherOne who seats guests
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
officer · patrol · supervisor · handler · spotter · coordinator · liaison · dispatcher
Obstruction preventing passage
- coneTapered solid, circular base
- batonSlender rod for leading
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- helmetProtective head covering
pepper-spray · handcuffs · taser · radio · megaphone · CCTV · drone · floodlight
Organized public celebration
- concertLive musical performance
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
marathon · rally · carnival · fair · gathering · assembly · celebration · stampede
Arranging for future events
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
briefing · contingency · operations · scheduling · intelligence · surveillance · monitoring · debriefing
Removal from danger
- hazardSource of potential harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- shelterProtected place or structure
- triageSeverity-based prioritization
defibrillator · ambulance · occupancy · ventilation · lighting · accessibility
barricade
Obstacle blocking a path
- stanchionsFixed vertical support posts
- ropesBraided flexible cords
- fencingCombat with blunted blades
barriers · kettling · dispersal · containment · checkpoint · perimeter · cordon · queue · formation · signage
police
Civil law enforcement
bouncer · officer · patrol · supervisor · handler · spotter · coordinator · liaison · dispatcher · volunteer
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
helmet · pepper-spray · handcuffs · taser · radio · megaphone · CCTV · drone · floodlight · turnstile
festival
Organized public celebration
- concertLive musical performance
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
protest · marathon · rally · carnival · fair · gathering · assembly · celebration · stampede · surge
planning
Arranging for future events
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
communication · briefing · contingency · operations · scheduling · intelligence · surveillance · monitoring · debriefing · permit
evacuation
Removal from danger
- hazardSource of potential harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- shelterProtected place or structure
triage · defibrillator · ambulance · occupancy · ventilation · lighting · accessibility
- controlcommand, management, supervision, guidance, steering
- emergency responsefirst responders, emergency services, fire alarm, 911, call 911
- police workpatrol, arrests, arrest, stings, investigation
- policingpatrol, police powers, arrests, police officer, arrest
- public safetypolice, 911, ambulance, fire department, firefighters
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
crowd controlfree movement
Unrestricted ability to travel
free flow · open access · freedom of movement · laissez-faire · dispersal
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