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Officials at Disney theme parks in Florida and California and SeaWorld in Orlando are boosting security and banning toy guns to protect tourists.
 

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.

As Chief of Public Safety for SMG Managed Facilities in New Orleans, Donald Paisant is responsible for all the security on a large campus that includes the Mercedes Benz Superdome, the Smoothie King Center and Champions Square.

A new study reveals a dramatic increase in the overall cost of cyber crime. 

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

Movie theater chain Regal Entertainment Group has begun to check bags in response to shootings at theaters around the country.

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

A movie theater chain in the Northeast banned moviegoers from bringing in backpacks and packages in the wake of attacks at theaters.

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.