Euro 2016, one of soccer's most prestigious international tournaments, kicks off this weekend amid heightened security concerns.

Talk to anyone in the today's Sports & Entertainment Industry, about what fuels the market. Most will tell you that it's all about safety/security and the overall fan experience.

NFL Senior Vice President and CSO Jeffrey Miller will join the MSA Security executive management team this summer as Senior Vice President.

Mike Seamon, associate vice president for campus safety at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed the University’s first vice president for campus safety and event management.

Editor's note: the following is a report courtesy of SDM Magazine, http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/91827-us-stadium-security-expert-reacts-to-paris-attacks

When terrorists attacked several locations in Paris last Friday night — including the Stade de France stadium where a friendly soccer match was taking place — U.S. venues immediately took notice.

Violent extremists top of mind, while fans become more accepting of procedures and technology.

The University of Michigan is banning selfie sticks at Michigan Stadium, and drones aren’t allowed in nor around the football stadium.
 

Seven sport security professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2015 NCS4 Conference. 

After at least 15 British tourists were killed in the Tunisian beach massacre June 26, Scotland Yard is increasing security measures for the Wimbledon tennis tournament, starting today.

Brazil plans to deploy around 60,000 security forces for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.