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Major Risk - Crowd Control & Security

All events organisers must contact the CQUniversity Security department to discuss security and crowd control arrangements at least 30 days before the event is held. A Risk Assessment must be conducted in conjunction with the CQUniversity Security department to determine security requirements for various events.

CQUniversity Security can provide security for various events; however costs may be incurred by event organisers for this service. Some events may require additional security or crowd control, and require employment of external contactors for this purpose, with costs borne by the event organisers.

Licensed Operators

In Queensland, Industries and companies in the security industry must be licensed to work.  It is an offence to provide unlicensed security services, or to hire unlicensed security providers. All CQUniversity security officers are licensed to work in Queensland. To determine if external security companies and personnel are licensed, event organisers should consult the Qld Department of Justice and Attorney General. Register:  Click Here. 

Emergency Procedures

CQUniversity security officers are also designated first responders in the event of emergencies and event organisers must ensure the CQUniversity security department is consulted in the preparation of emergency planning for all events. 

Further Information

The following resources will provide further information in relation to security and crowd control at events:

Security Unit website - CQUniversity

Qld Department of Justice and Attorney General

 

Below are some examples of hazards, risks and controls associated crowd control & security at events

Hazards

Risks

Controls
  • Inadequate security or crowd control for the event
  • Use of unlicensed security operators
  • External security operators not undergoing CQUniversity online induction
  • External security operators not aware of incident and emergency procedures
  • Failure to meet security requirements set out in any event license/permit or other documentation
  • Breach of legislative requirements
  • Breach of license/permit requirements
  • Complaints from patrons and surrounding community
  • Increasing the risk of violence at events
  • Endangering the personal safety of patrons and event personnel
  • Increased risk of adverse situation requiring emergency response
  • Reputational damage to University
  • Legal action
  • Regulatory prosecution / fines
  • Risk Assessment to be completed in conjunction with CQUniversity Security office to determine suitable security and crowd control requirements
  • Ensure only licensed security officers are utilized
  • All external security personnel to undergo CQUniversity online induction prior to event
  • All security officers to be made aware of incident and emergency procedures for event
  • Security requirements set out in licenses/permits to be complied with at all times
  • All events involving the public must be notified to emergency services prior to the event, including Police, Ambulance and Fire Services.