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…
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Category Archives: Stadium Security
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 →
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…
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Safeguarding Confined Spaces: Stadium, Venue and Arena Security 2018 & Beyond
April 12, 2018, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM The threat of Terrorism in today’s society is ever present. The tragedies which unfolded in Berlin is a constant, yet painful reminder that security leaders must view training/risk mitigation initiatives through a proactive lens. The emergence of…
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Event Security 2.0: A Force Multiplier for Ensuring Fan Safety, Business Continuity & Resilency
Managing the constant ebb and flow for today’s special events requires a proactive risk mitigation security mindset. The multiple challenges, which include active shooter, workplace violence, errant drones, inclement/severe weather, terrorism-domestic, international, lone wolf, I/T data-personal information breach, are ever present within the event security…
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Seminar by James A. DeMeo: U.S. Stadium Security — Could The Unthinkable Occur Here?
Join James DeMeo at the ISC-East 2017 conference this November 15th – 17th as he hosts a seminar on the potentiality of a significant terrorist attack on a sports stadium in the United States, as well as how law enforcement and joint security teams can become more…
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Dome Security Adapts in a World with Growing Terrorism Concerns
In an article at The Daily Orange, Matthew Gutierrez writes about how Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome has faced down and responded to ever increasing likelihood of a terrorist threat. In its 37 years, there have only been a few minor situations, however, the Carrier Dome…
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Post Manchester: Where Do We Go From Here?
Properly safeguarding today’s stadia is the bedrock of a sports and entertainment entity. Intelligence gathering/analysis is rather significant in protecting and preventing potential confined space challenges. The most recent tragedy at the UK Manchester Arena is a stark but painful reminder that our work continues on…
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Security Includes Fan Medical Emergencies
At the 2017 Sunset Music Festival, 32 people were taken to the hospital. Muggy heat and drugs largely contributed to hospitalizations. See the full article here.
James Talks about Event Security and the Guest Experience
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