Articles Tagged with ''Stadium Security''

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Securing the Houston Dynamo Soccer Stadium

BBVA Stadium, home to the Houston Dynamo soccer team, is an epicenter of security technology and MLS soccer pride.

July 1, 2019

Marlon Gonzales, Houston Dynamo Director of Security, controls all aspects of fan, player and visitors, from their homes to the route to the stadium. How does he employ technology to aid in security and safety?

Danish Soccer Club Will Use Facial Recognition

June 26, 2019

The Danish Soccer club Brøndby IF has announced that starting in July 2019, automated facial recognition (AFR) technology will be deployed at Brøndby Stadium.

Fourteen FIFA Member Associations in Africa Improve Stadium Security

May 29, 2019

According to a news report, 14 FIFA member associations in Africa took part in a pilot program that is designed to improve stadium security and safety standards.

SIA, NCS4 and ISC West Partner on Stadium Security Education

March 19, 2019

The Security Industry Association (SIA), the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and ISC West are partnering to provide education on the critical issue of stadium security at ISC West 2019, occurring April 9-12 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

National Security Expert Dr. Erroll Southers to Keynote RS2 Annual Conference

February 5, 2019

Dr. Erroll G. Southers will deliver the keynote address at the RS2 Technologies 2019 Annual Conference on March 6, 2019 at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort in San Diego, Calif.

Security in the Outfield

At Citi Field in New York City, Technology and Personnel Team Up for Threat Detection

August 30, 2018

As fans begin to trickle into Citi Field in New York City, home of the Mets, a room behind center field is already on full alert, monitoring for potential risks that could affect fans, players, employees and property.

6 Steps Toward Effective Security Training

Is your venue prepared? The importance of training to dramatically reduce risk.

David Waldman

August 28, 2018

Large venues pose unique challenges to security and emergency preparedness. The combination of dense crowds, media visibility and high economic value at such events creates great risk to people, property and reputation. But how do you ensure strong security while also ensuring your patrons and fans still have fun?

Hawaii’s Largest Outdoor Arena Gets Stricter Security Rules

August 9, 2018

Aloha Stadium previously did not restrict the number or size of bags visitors brought, and large strollers were allowed. Moving forward, however, stadium-goers may each bring one bag into the stadium not exceeding 12” by 6” by 12”.

Hiring, Training and Retention at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

July 13, 2018

When the Mercedez-Benz Stadium was being built, leadership at AMB Sports & Entertainment decided to aim high when it comes to the quality of experience for fans attending events and games there. One key factor to becoming an “elite” venue, says Joe Coomer, CSSP, Vice President, Security, AMB Sports & Entertainment, was the game day associates – including parking attendants, ushers, beer vendors, the popcorn guy and, of course, the security staff.

Darrell K Royal (DKR)-Texas Memorial Stadium

How the University of Texas at Austin Secures 100,000-Fan Football Games

July 11, 2018

“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 Royal (DKR)-Texas Memorial Stadium, not counting the small army of vendors, staff, security personnel and law enforcement that keep operations running smoothly.

Retail security professionals are facing an increasingly complex array of security challenges — everything from organized retail crime to evolving cyber-physical threats and public safety concerns.