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Patrick Talty, general manager (right), and Billy Langenstein, Director of Event Services

2017 Security Innovation in U.S. Bank Stadium, Where Technology Is King

U.S. Bank Stadium is not just a location, but an epicenter of security technology, excitement and Minnesota pride.

Diane Ritchey

January 1, 2017

Get an exclusive first look at the security technology in U.S. Bank Stadium, the new fortress of football in Minnesota.

Security Rises to the Challenge in Daytona Rising Project

December 13, 2016

The Daytona International Speedway recently underwent a complete transformation, evolving from a grandstand to the world’s only motorsports stadium. The $400 million renovation, which began in 2013 and was completed in 2016, changed everything about the iconic speedway, from the fan experience to the operational logistics to the facility’s security needs.

Washington State Legislators Propose Bill to Allow Guns into Sports Stadiums

December 12, 2016

Legislators in the state of Washington have proposed a bill that would permit guns in sports stadiums.

NASCAR, ISC Name CSO

December 1, 2016

NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have named Christopher Davis as Managing Director and Chief Security Officer.

NCS4 Achieves ANSI Accreditation

November 17, 2016

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi has earned accreditation from the American National Standards Institute Personnel Certification Accreditation Program (ANSI).

Doug Collins: Modeling Stadium Security

Sarah Ludwig

November 1, 2016

Even though he grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, working for the Green Bay Packers certainly wasn’t anything Doug Collins thought about doing as a child.

David Born: Entertaining Security Trendsetting

Sarah Ludwig

November 1, 2016

DC Police Chief Tapped to Lead NFL Security

August 16, 2016

Washington D.C.’s Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier announced Tuesday that she will resign next month to take over as head of security for the NFL.

Brazil Fires Security Firm for Olympics

August 1, 2016

With less than a week to go before the 2016 Rio Olympics begin, the Brazil Ministry of Justice terminated its contract with private security firm Artel, citing “incompetence and irresponsibility.” The Rio de Janeiro-based firm was meant to hire 3,400 security personnel, but admitted they had only hired 500.

Brazilian Government Provides Extra $26 million for Rio 2016 Security

July 19, 2016

The Brazilian government is granting the country's armed forces an extra US $26 million to ensure security at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.