Security and Anti-Harassment Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2020
The safety and security of everyone who attends a CrimeCon event is our top priority. We work closely with the venue, security, and law enforcement authorities to identify risks, assess them, and develop security plans for our events.
CrimeCon has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind.
EVERYONE ATTENDING THE EVENT SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING SECURITY MEASURES:
• Security will be onsite at all times to assist you during all aspects of the event.
• Everyone must wear their badge at all times. This includes exhibitors, vendors, attendees, guests (speakers, talent, artists), professionals, press, staff, and crew. You will not be admitted entry into the event without a proper badge.
• A fully operational security team following our vetted procedures is in place at the event.
• Bag checks may occur at the event at any time. By bring a bag you are consenting to have your bag searched. Denial of a search may, at CC's sole discretion, lead to removal from the event and revocation of your badge without refund.
• Walkthrough or handheld scanners may be used at the event.
• Uniformed and undercover security may be in attendance at the event.
• Uniformed and undercover police may be in attendance at the event.
• Canine security and detection may be used in or around the event.
EVERYONE ATTENDING IS REQUESTED TO:
• Keep personal property with you at all times and do not leave any items unattended.
• If you see something, say something. Report anything that looks unusual, suspicious, or out of place to staff or security immediately.
• Remain patient and courteous during security checks and follow the instructions of event staff and security at all times.
• Properly dispose of your event badge inside the venue or keep it as a souvenir – please do not sell it to scalpers or throw it away in trash cans outside the venue where it could be picked up.
• Carry a valid form of photo ID at all times.
EVERYONE ATTENDING THE EVENT AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY:
CrimeCon has a zero tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, as well as certain behaviors that have no place at our events.
Attendees breaching this policy will face consequences including removal from the event, bans on future attendance, and potential referral to law enforcement.
Forbidden behaviors include, but are not limited to:
• stalking
• intimidation
• offensive verbal comments
• confronting other guests, speakers or attendees in an intimidating fashion
• physical assault and/or battery
• harassing or photography or recording after being asked to stop
• disruption of panels, signings, or any other events
• bathroom policing
• inappropriate physical contact
• unwelcome physical attention
• hate symbols
• excessive use of alcohol or legal narcotics (even if used prior to attending the event), or any kind of illegal drug use
Whether a behavior violates this policy shall be determined by CrimeCon in its sole discretion.
If a person engages in harassing behavior, CrimeCon staff will take prompt action in any form they deem appropriate, including expulsion from the event with no refund. This policy applies to EVERYONE at the event, including exhibitors, attendees, speakers, creators, guests, professionals, press, staff, crew, and security.
Anyone can report harassment. If someone's behavior has made you uncomfortable, or if you witness the same happening to someone else, you should immediately contact event staff, the security team, or a crew member. You may also come to the CrimeCon Show Office or email
supervisor@crimecon.com
as this account is monitored closely during the event.
If necessary, CrimeCon staff will contact local law enforcement, provide escort, offer a safe place, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to make sure they feel safe for the rest of the event.
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