The Gate 15 Interview: Dr. G. Keith Still on crowd security, drinking whisky, smashing ashtrays in Saudi Arabia, the Land of Ice and Fire, and what not to ask a Scotsman.

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour visits with Dr. G. Keith Still, Crowd Dynamic Expert, Visiting Professor of Crowd Science at University of Suffolk and Director, Crowd Risk Analysis Ltd. G. Keith Still BSc PhD FIMA FICPEM SFIIRSM FIPM FHEA MAE has a PhD in “Crowd Dynamics”. He combines risk analysis with crowd behavior in both crowd models and crowd simulations. He is a visiting Professor at University of Suffolk and teaches at Breda University of Applied Science (Holland). Keith has over 30 years of consulting experience across a range of international crowd safety and risk analysis environments and has advised on crowd behavior, crowd risks and crowd safety considerations for events of 500 people to 3,000,000 people. He has published two books on the subject of Crowd Safety and Crowd Risk Analysis “Introduction to Crowd Science” and “Applied Crowd Science.”His project/consulting work includes planning for the Royal Wedding (UK, 2011), Hajj projects, (Saudi Arabia, Jamarat 2000 - 2005, Makkah 2000 - 2013), Olympic Events (Sydney 2000, London 2014), New Year Events (London, Sydney, Dubai), Canada Day (Ottawa). Dr. Still on LinkedIn. By email: [email protected] In the discussion we address: Keith’s background, teaching and current activities The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) and the Academy for Venue Safety and Security (AVSS) His visits to Saudi Arabia and experience securing the Hajj as well as smashing ashtrays and one of his favorite anecdotes The importance of risk registers and risk assessments The potential dangers of an attitude of “we’ve always done it this way, why should we change,” the psychology of behavior, and other ideas. And Keith plays Three Questions to discuss travel, food, kilts and more. Some links from our discussion include: G K Still website Crowd Risk Analysis Ltd IAVM and AVSS (2023 info) NCS4