Security & Anti-Harassment Policy

CrimeCon Security and Anti-Harassment Policy


CrimeCon supports a safe, respectful, and well-managed event environment for attendees, guests, speakers, exhibitors, vendors, staff, crew, press, security personnel, and other participants.

Safety planning may involve the venue, contracted security providers, emergency services, and, when appropriate, local law enforcement. Security measures may change by event, venue, location, attendance size, risk assessment, and operational need.

Event safety procedures are designed to reduce risk. They cannot remove every risk or guarantee that incidents will not occur.



EVENT SECURITY MEASURES


Depending on the event and venue, security measures may include:


  • Badge checks and access control.
  • Bag inspections.
  • Walkthrough or handheld screening devices.
  • Uniformed or plainclothes security personnel.
  • Venue security support.
  • Law enforcement presence when appropriate.
  • Detection canine teams or other screening methods when needed.
  • Other procedures required by the venue, event conditions, or operational needs.


All attendees and participants must wear their event badge inside official CrimeCon event areas. This includes attendees, exhibitors, vendors, speakers, talent, guests, professionals, press, staff, crew, and other credentialed participants. Individuals without a valid event badge may be denied entry or removed from event areas.


By bringing a bag or personal item into the event, attendees agree that the item may be inspected as a condition of entry or continued attendance. Refusing a lawful security screening may result in denied entry, removal from the event, or badge revocation, subject to applicable law and CrimeCon’s ticketing terms.


CrimeCon, the venue, and security personnel may restrict, prohibit, or remove any item that presents a safety concern, violates venue rules or applicable law, or interferes with event operations.



PROHIBITED ITEMS AND CONDUCT


Prohibited items may include:


  • Weapons of any kind, unless expressly authorized by CrimeCon and permitted by law.
  • Explosives, fireworks, or hazardous materials.
  • Illegal drugs or controlled substances.
  • Drones or other unauthorized aerial devices.
  • Unauthorized recording, streaming, broadcasting, or surveillance equipment.
  • Items that may disrupt the event or interfere with the safety or experience of others.
  • Any item considered unsafe or inappropriate by CrimeCon, the venue, or security personnel.


Prohibited items and security requirements may be updated based on venue rules, security guidance, local law, or event-specific conditions.



ATTENDEE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES


Everyone attending or participating in the event is expected to:


  • Wear and display their event badge inside official event areas.
  • Follow instructions from CrimeCon staff, venue personnel, security, and emergency responders.
  • Keep personal property with them and avoid leaving items unattended.
  • Report suspicious, unsafe, or concerning activity to CrimeCon staff, venue personnel, or security.
  • Remain patient and courteous during security checks, badge checks, lines, and entry procedures.
  • Carry a valid photo ID for badge pickup, credential checks, age-restricted functions, alcohol service, or re-entry when required.
  • Keep event badges as a souvenir or dispose of them inside the venue. Badges should not be sold, transferred, discarded outside the venue, or given to unauthorized individuals.



EMERGENCY REPORTING


For emergencies, immediate threats, medical emergencies, fires, or crimes in progress, attendees should call 911 or contact venue security immediately. Once it is safe, attendees should notify CrimeCon staff, security, or the CrimeCon Help Desk.

CrimeCon may rely on venue personnel, contracted security providers, emergency medical services, and law enforcement for certain response functions. CrimeCon does not control public areas, hotel spaces, transportation systems, third-party venues, or attendee activity outside official event areas.



ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

Harassment, threats, intimidation, violence, discrimination, and conduct that disrupts the safety, dignity, or experience of others are not permitted.

This policy applies to all attendees, exhibitors, vendors, speakers, talent, guests, professionals, press, staff, crew, security personnel, and other participants.


Prohibited conduct includes:


  • Stalking, following, intimidation, or threatening behavior.
  • Physical assault, battery, unwanted physical contact, or unwelcome physical attention.
  • Harassing, abusive, discriminatory, or threatening verbal, written, visual, or physical conduct.
  • Confronting guests, speakers, attendees, exhibitors, vendors, staff, crew, or other participants in an intimidating or disruptive manner.
  • Harassing photography, audio recording, video recording, or live streaming, including continuing to record or photograph a person after being asked to stop.
  • Disrupting panels, signings, presentations, queues, vendor areas, or other official event activities.
  • Harassing, questioning, challenging, or attempting to control another person’s restroom access.
  • Displaying hate symbols, extremist imagery, or threatening materials, unless specifically approved by CrimeCon as part of educational, exhibitor, or program content.
  • Alcohol or substance-related impairment that creates a safety concern, disrupts the event, or interferes with the experience of others.
  • Illegal drug use, possession, or distribution.
  • Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern, helps another person report a concern, or participates in the review of a concern.


Reported conduct will be reviewed based on the information available. Depending on the circumstances, and in its sole discretion, CrimeCon may issue a warning, remove a person from the event, revoke a badge, deny re-entry, restrict future attendance, refer the matter to venue security, or refer the matter to law enforcement.


CrimeCon will determine whether conduct violates this policy based on the circumstances, available information, applicable law, venue requirements, and event safety considerations.



REPORTING HARASSMENT OR SAFETY CONCERNS


Anyone may report harassment, unsafe conduct, suspicious activity, or other concerns.

If someone’s behavior makes you uncomfortable, or if you see concerning behavior directed at someone else, promptly contact CrimeCon staff, event security, venue personnel, or a crew member.


Reports may also be made at the CrimeCon Help Desk or by emailing questions@crimecon.com. This account will be monitored during official event hours.


Helpful report details include:

  • Date, time, and location of the incident.
  • Names or descriptions of the people involved.
  • A description of what happened.
  • Names or descriptions of any witnesses.
  • Any immediate safety concerns.
  • Photos, messages, recordings, or other information that may assist the review, if available.


CrimeCon will make reasonable efforts to review reports promptly and respond appropriately. CrimeCon cannot guarantee a specific outcome, prevent all misconduct, or ensure that incidents will not occur.



ASSISTANCE AFTER A REPORT

When appropriate, CrimeCon may assist individuals who report harassment, threats, unsafe conduct, or other concerns. Assistance may include:

  • Contacting venue security.
  • Contacting law enforcement or emergency medical services.
  • Offering an escort within official event areas.
  • Helping the person move to a safer or more private area.
  • Adjusting seating, access, or event participation where practical.
  • Taking other reasonable steps based on the circumstances.



NO RETALIATION


Retaliation is prohibited against anyone who reports a concern, helps another person report a concern, or participates in a review.

Retaliation may result in removal from the event, badge revocation, denial of re-entry, restrictions on future attendance, or other action CrimeCon determines appropriate.



FALSE OR BAD-FAITH REPORTS


CrimeCon encourages good-faith reporting of safety, security, harassment, and conduct concerns.

Knowingly false, malicious, or bad-faith reports may violate this policy and may result in corrective action, including removal from the event or restrictions on future attendance.



ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE-RELATED CONDUCT


Attendees and participants are expected to use good judgment with alcohol, cannabis where lawful, prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, and any other substance.


CrimeCon, the venue, and security personnel may deny entry, refuse alcohol service, remove alcohol from an attendee, request medical assistance, or remove an attendee when impairment creates a safety concern, disrupts the event, violates venue rules, or interferes with the experience of others.

Illegal drug use, possession, or distribution is prohibited and may be referred to venue security or law enforcement.



ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS


CrimeCon will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

Attendees who need disability-related accommodations, including help with security screening, communication access, mobility access, restroom access, seating, or service animal-related needs, should contact CrimeCon in advance when possible or speak with event staff onsite.

CrimeCon will make reasonable efforts to address accommodation requests while balancing event safety, venue requirements, and operational needs.



OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL EVENTS


This policy applies to official CrimeCon events, programming, and activities.


Venue rules, local laws, hotel policies, transportation rules, and third-party venue policies may also apply.

Unofficial gatherings, private meetups, attendee-organized activities, and activities outside official CrimeCon programming are not managed or supervised by CrimeCon unless CrimeCon expressly identifies them as official events. CrimeCon is not responsible for any activities at unofficial gatherings.



POLICY ENFORCEMENT


CrimeCon may enforce this policy based on the circumstances, event safety considerations, venue requirements, applicable law, and CrimeCon’s ticketing terms.


Policy violations may result in one or more of the following:


  • Warning.
  • Denial of entry.
  • Removal from the event.
  • Badge revocation.
  • Denial of re-entry.
  • Refusal of future registration.
  • Removal from official event activities.
  • Referral to venue security.
  • Referral to emergency services or law enforcement.


Any enforcement action involving removal, badge revocation, denial of re-entry, or future attendance restrictions will be subject to applicable law and CrimeCon’s ticketing terms.



CONTACT US


For questions about this policy, contact CrimeCon at questions@crimecon.com


For onsite safety, security, or harassment concerns during the event, contact CrimeCon staff, event security, venue personnel, the CrimeCon Help Desk or email questions@crimecon.com during official event hours.