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 to be on guard for bigger threats, while still keeping their event inviting and accessible to fans. This includes venues of all sizes—including colleges, high schools and elementary schools—that have had to reevaluate procedures and adopt new strategies.