SAIWA Crowd Control Procedures 2

Question 1

Under WA law, at what blood alcohol concentration is a patron considered unduly intoxicated for crowd control purposes?

Accepted Answer

There is no specific BAC level; it is based on behavioural signs

Answer

0.05%

Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.15%

Question 2

What primarily determines the maximum capacity of a venue in Western Australia?

Accepted Answer

Fire safety regulations and liquor licence conditions

Answer

The venue owner's preference

Answer

The number of security staff available

Answer

The size of the car park

Question 3

When refusing entry to a patron, what is the most important principle for a crowd controller?

Accepted Answer

Communicate the reason clearly, remain calm, and avoid discriminatory behaviour

Answer

Use physical force immediately

Answer

Refuse without explanation

Answer

Allow entry but monitor closely

Question 4

A crowd controller identifies a patron carrying a concealed weapon at a venue entrance. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse entry, maintain a safe distance, and immediately contact police

Answer

Confiscate the weapon and allow entry

Answer

Physically disarm the patron

Answer

Ignore it if the patron seems calm

Question 5

During a large outdoor event, what is the primary technique for preventing crush incidents?

Accepted Answer

Implementing controlled entry points, barriers, and crowd density monitoring

Answer

Allowing unrestricted movement

Answer

Closing all exits

Answer

Using loud music to distract the crowd

Question 6

Two patrons at a licensed venue are about to fight. What is the recommended first response?

Accepted Answer

Verbally intervene using calm, authoritative communication to de-escalate

Answer

Physically separate them immediately

Answer

Wait until the fight starts

Answer

Call police without any intervention