Summary
"... this report is not a comprehensive study of all of the aspects of policing major events. Rather, this report aims to explore some of the key issues that have proved important or difficult in the real world of policing."--Page iii.
Contents
1. Planning for disasters -- 2. A 'softer" approach to crowd management : the Vancouver model -- 3. Policing sporting events and celebratory crowds -- 4. A candid assessment of the National Incident Management System -- 5. Working with multiple agencies : who's in charge? -- 6. Mutual aid is critical to event management in mid-size cities -- 7. Preparing for protesters at major events -- 8. technology's role in major events : communications, video and social media -- 9. Post-event litigation : strategies to prevent lawsuits while ensuring accountability -- 10. Advice from the federal agencies.