Security issue: Destruction by riots

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Security issue: Destruction by riots

Destruction by riots is the act of vandalism of property by organised groups for a shared rational or rationalised reason.

Description

  • alcohol related
  • sports related
  • social circumstance related

Attributing circumstances

  • Alcohol
  • Excitement
  • Previous acts of riot/Tradition of riots (f.e. annual)
  • Competitive atmosphere
  • Provocation
  • Bad social circumstances
  • Youth (?)

Impacts

  • Bodily harm
  • Physical damage, Financial loss
  • Loss of perceived security
  • Increase of likelihood of re-emerging
  • Social effects

Measures

  • Ensure controlability of alcohol distribution
  • Provide alternative entertainment
  • Limit possibilities for gathering of crowds (parking capacity?)
  • provide opportunities for regulation of traffic flow (flexible measure)
  • Provide transportation facilities to and from the event
  • Establish a clear and controllable perimeter for the gathering
  • Include highly visual clues to strict law enforcement [1]

Footnotes and references

  1. Student Party Riots Guide No.39 (2006) by Tamara D. Madensen & John E. Eck

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