Inside the Crowd

Safety in a crowd is paramount. Effective crowd management strategies, clear communication, and well-defined exit routes are essential to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all participants. Vigilance, crowd awareness, and cooperation among attendees and event organizers are key to creating a secure environment in any crowded setting.

Paul Wertheimer, founder of Crowd Management Strategies, is hailed as a pioneer in concert safety. Rolling Stone praised his firm, Vanity Fair called him the top crowd specialist in the U.S., and The New Yorker dubbed him a hero. With 200+ TV appearances and 750+ article quotes, he's a global authority. His innovations, like the Crowdsafe® Database, have revolutionized crowd safety. Paul's expertise spans litigation, facility management, and policy development. His post-disaster analysis is esteemed, having uncovered missteps at major events. He's been instrumental in making crowds safer, from Woodstock '99 to the Itaewon Halloween festivities.