:''For other meanings, see
Crowd control (disambiguation).''
'Crowd control' is controlling a crowd who are not a
riot and not a
demonstration. Examples are at
football matches and when a sale of goods has attracted an excess of customers. It calls for gentler tactics than
riot control. Materials such as
stanchions,
crowd control barriers, fences and decals painted on the ground can be used to direct a crowd. Keeping the crowd comfortable and relaxed is also essential, so things like awnings, cooling fans (in hot weather), and entertainment are sometimes used as well. For controlling riots and demonstrations, see
riot control.
See also
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Crowd control barriers
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Temporary fencing
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