By Dave Ramont When it comes to crowd control and security at sporting and other events, concerns and strategies have evolved in recent years. And while unruly fans, seat jumpers and those sneaking in contraband are still concerns for security personnel, facilities these days need…
Read Article
Blog
Mass shootings Push the L.A. County Fair to Upgrade Security
In the wake of recent mass shootings, the Los Angeles County Fair’s operators are beefing up security, bringing a higher level of scrutiny to the annual summer celebration of carnival rides, high-calorie snacks and farm animals. Read the Full Article →
Security Expert Discusses How to Prepare your Family for an Active Shooter Situation
In the wake of this weekend’s shootings and given the frequency of mass shootings in our nation, many families are left feeling anxious or uneasy. “I’m emotionally impacted by these events when they occur in our world today,” said Jim Donahue, resident, Palm Desert. “It’s…
Read Article
The Insider Threat: Early Indicators To Workplace Violence During An Age of Uncertainty
Has your organization prepared for an insider threat workplace violence scenario? The most recent shootings at the Virginia Beach Municipal Public Works Building and the Earl Cabell Federal Building in Dallas are a stark, yet painful reminder that security leaders and the public at large…
Read Article
Preparing for the worst: Security experts weigh in on Virginia Beach shooting
via CBS17 After the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, security expert Monty Edge stressed the importance of training for how to respond as government entities make a variety of security upgrades as well. “We only get to control one thing, and that’s if we’re ready if…
Read Article
Vegas Playbook for Safeguarding Venues, Arenas and Stadiums
via Homeland Security Today Today’s event security leaders have a difficult task at hand. The ever-evolving threat continuum not only keeps venue owners up at night but also keeps sport security professionals constantly looking to find ways to keeps fans, brand and organization assets safe from…
Read Article
Book Review: What’s Your Plan?
via Security Management magazine / ASIS International This easy-to-read book offers sound planning advice for families attending various events and venues such as sports and entertainment, houses of worship, and universities. While many ideas are well known, the author does a good job emphasizing the…
Read Article
Community Matters: What’s Your Plan
Keep your family safe during emergency situations
5 important things you can do to protect yourself and your family Watch video
How the University of Texas at Austin Secures 100,000-Fan Football Games
“For us, a game day activity is no small matter,” says James (Jimmy) Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety at the University of Texas at Austin. No kidding – Longhorn football games regularly sell out, hosting more than 100,000 fans in the Darrel K…
Read Article