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Template No.: T240 Template Title: Event Security & Crowd Safety Plan (Routes, Barriers, Capacity)

 THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM

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Template No.: T240

Template Title: Event Security & Crowd Safety Plan (Routes, Barriers, Capacity)

Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster F – HGT Conflicts & Security (Cases 66–85)

Linked Templates / Policies: T232 (Risk Sheet), T235 (VIP/Visitor Access), T236 (Security Incident), T237 (Emergency Relic Protection), T234 (Key & Access), Confidentiality & Access Policy

Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______

Prepared by / Role: _______________________

Office / Unit: ____________________________

Country / Location: _______________________

Confidentiality Level:
Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive [ ]

Use of this form (tick):
New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only [ ]


A) Event details

Event name/title: _________________________________________________
Event type: Religious ceremony [ ] Exhibition opening [ ] VIP visit [ ] Training [ ] Other: ______
Event date: //______ Start: ______ End: ______
Main site/building: ________________________________________________
Event lead (role): ____________________ Security lead (role): ____________________

Linked conflict Case ID (if any): ___________________________
Risk level from T232: Low [ ] Med [ ] High [ ] Critical [ ]


B) Crowd estimate and capacity control

Estimated attendance: _______ people
Expected peak time: ________
Maximum safe capacity for key area(s) (set by site rule):

  • Main hall: _______

  • Shrine/relic viewing zone: _______

  • Entry queue zone: _______

  • Other: ____________________ capacity: _______

Capacity control method (tick):
Timed entry [ ] Ticket/Pass [ ] Queue barriers [ ] One-way route [ ] Separate exits [ ]
Volunteer ushers [ ] Security guards [ ] Close access when full [ ] Other: ______


C) Area zoning (keep sacred areas protected)

Tick zones used:

  • Zone 1: Public area [ ]

  • Zone 2: Controlled viewing area (quiet rules) [ ]

  • Zone 3: Restricted staff-only area [ ]

  • Zone 4: Sacred-Restricted (relic storage / inner chamber) [ ]

Zone rules summary (1–2 lines each):

  • Zone 1: __________________________________________________________

  • Zone 2: __________________________________________________________

  • Zone 3: __________________________________________________________

  • Zone 4: __________________________________________________________


D) Entry / exit plan (routes)

D1) Routes (draw simple map on attached page if needed)

Main entry point: __________________________
Main exit point: ___________________________
Emergency exits (list): _______________________________________________

Route control (tick):
One-way route [ ] Two-way allowed [ ] Separate entry/exit [ ]
VIP route separate [ ] Staff route separate [ ] Wheelchair route [ ]

D2) Queue plan

Queue start point: _________________________
Queue direction (arrow description): _________________________________
Shade/water/help point available? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Crowd guidance signs needed? Yes [ ] No [ ] Where: ___________________


E) Staffing and positions (roles only)

Security positions (list areas + number of staff):

  • Entry gate: ______ staff

  • Queue line: ______ staff

  • Viewing zone: ______ staff

  • Exit gate: ______ staff

  • Patrol team: ______ staff

  • CCTV/control room: ______ staff

  • First aid point: ______ staff

  • Lost child/help desk: ______ staff

Key staff roles:
Event lead: ____________________ Security lead: ____________________
Relic custodian on duty (role): ____________________
Spokesperson (role) (if needed): ____________________


F) Safety rules for the public (simple, calm)

Tick what will be announced or posted:
No pushing [ ] Keep quiet near relic area [ ] No touching cases [ ]
No flash/photo (if rule) [ ] Keep line moving [ ] Follow staff guidance [ ]
No large bags (check point) [ ] Children must stay with guardian [ ]
Other: _______________________________________________________________


G) Prohibited items and bag control (if used)

Bag check active? Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes, who checks (role/team): _________________________

Prohibited items list (site policy):


(Example: sharp objects, spray paint, large sticks, etc. Follow local law/policy.)


H) Incident response plan (during the event)

H1) Likely risks (tick)

Overcrowding [ ] Fainting/medical issue [ ] Argument/conflict [ ]
Suspicious person [ ] Theft attempt [ ] Rumour/panic [ ] Fire [ ] Water leak [ ] Other: ______

H2) Response actions (tick)

  • Pause entry when needed [ ]

  • Open extra exit route [ ]

  • Move crowd back with barriers [ ]

  • Call first aid [ ]

  • Call security support [ ]

  • Start T236 Security Incident Report [ ]

  • Activate T237 Emergency Relic Protection Plan [ ]

Emergency contact method: Radio [ ] Phone [ ] Runner [ ] Other: ______


I) Communication control (avoid rumours)

Public announcement method: Speaker [ ] Signs [ ] Staff line [ ] Other: ______
Only spokesperson may speak to media: Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes, spokesperson role: __________________________

Rule (tick):

  • Do not share relic location, keys, or storage details. [ ]

  • Keep messages calm, factual, short. [ ]


J) After-event close-out

Event ended time (actual): ______
Close-out checklist (tick):

  • Crowd cleared safely [ ]

  • Restricted areas checked and locked [ ] (log in T234 if needed)

  • Storage inspected (use T239) [ ]

  • Any incidents recorded (T236) [ ]

  • Evidence indexed (T229) [ ]

  • Lessons noted for next time [ ]

Short notes (3–6 lines):




K) Approvals

Approved by Event Lead (Name): __________________ Role: __________ Signature: ______ Date: //____
Approved by Security Lead (Name): _______________ Role: __________ Signature: ______ Date: //____
Approved by Supervisor/Head (Name): _____________ Role: __________ Signature: ______ Date: //____