Professional and collegiate stadiums and arenas have been identified by the Department of Homeland Security as potential targets for terrorist activity. Now, with the recent bombing incident at the Boston Marathon, team owners, city officials and university presidents will be re-evaluating their preparedness against potential threats.

Sports events in the United States offer the potential for a large number of casualties as well as widespread media coverage and economic impact. The fear resulting from an incident or series of incidents would cripple a multi-billion-dollar industry.