Crowd Dynamics and Policing in Football

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between football crowd behavior and the policing strategies employed to manage them, particularly in light of historical events like the Hillsborough disaster. It discusses the evolution of crowd psychology and policing practices post-disaster, emphasizing the need for more empathetic and de-escalatory approaches. Additionally, it explores how collective emotions influence individual actions within crowds, both in physical settings and online, revealing deeper societal attitudes towards these groups.