Security of mass events. Cover Image

Bezpieczeństwo imprez masowych.
Security of mass events.

Author(s): Jerzy Zawisza
Subject(s): Security and defense, Crowd Psychology: Mass phenomena and political interactions
Published by: Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Gospodarki Euroregionalnej im. Alcide De Gasperi w Józefowie
Keywords: mass event; organizer of the event of mass crimes of mass events; order service; information service; secure logistics; transportation; communications; public safety; social security;

Summary/Abstract: Security is one of the most important needs of man since the immemorial times. At the moment, one of the areas of security is the security of mass events which regularly take place in many countries of the world. Poland is no exception in this area, in which each year these events come, they are sports, concerts, organized demonstrations, etc. As shown by the Polish experience of previous years and the experience of other countries in this regard, mass events are characterized by a multitude of people among the participants involve a number of risks, both for the participants and for those responsible for their safety. An important role is played by the organizers of these events, as well as state authorities responsible for the supervision and control resulting from the provisions of the law.

  • Issue Year: 17/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 221-239
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish