Major events such as the German Oktoberfest in Munich are a huge challenge both for the organizers and the security forces: millions of visitors want to arrive and depart, want food and enjoy entertainment. How to control the crowds without restricting the visitors? To what extent are controls necessary? In an inter-disciplinary research project, researchers simulate on how the security at major events can be increased without spoiling the mood.
The ban of backpacks, a fence, entrance access controls - the planned security measures for the Oktoberfest 2016 caused a lot of controversy months in advance. ...
