Planning safe public events: practical guidelines

The Federal Government's National Crime Prevention Programme, in conjunction with the National Anti-Crime Strategy, commissioned these practical guidelines which have been developed to assist with the planning and management of public events to minimise or prevent crime and violence and to maximise safety and enjoyment. After reviewing national and international literature on public event management, the authors prepared the draft guidelines which they tested at six public events and then revised accordingly. The first part contains a set of generic guidelines for planning, conducting and reviewing events. They relate to general recreational and leisure public events, while the other two parts contain additional guidelines designed specifically for dance parties and sporting events. Each section of the guidelines starts with a checklist of key tasks identified in that section. Readers can use the checklists to guide them through the sections and also as handy reminders of things to do for their event. The guidelines are intended for use Australia-wide, and to complement existing advice, regulations and legislation concerning the planning of public events. Following the guidelines is no guarantee that occurrences of violence, crime and injury at events will be prevented. However, they highlight the areas, which should be given attention to achieve best outcomes and provide information and strategies for dealing with incidents if they should occur