The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴⁾ at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently completed a product operational exercise for an RF-based detection system. The two-part exercise included a demonstration of the technology in the company’s laboratory and observation of it in use at a concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Fla.

The NFL's New Orleans Saints has implemented facial recognition technology for touchless access control into its training facilities.

Wrigley Field, home of the MLB's Chicago Cubs, has implemented new touchless security screening to greet fans and ticketholders ahead of its opening day for the 2021 season.

The Detroit Pistons Performance Center designed a brand-new security operations center at its new training center and corporate headquarters.

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) will host a one-day virtual summit themed “Prepping for the Return of Fans!” Key areas covered will be health, safety, security, operations and management.

The Phoenix Suns Arena will install 26 X-ray inspection systems, adding a new layer of protection to attendees against potential threats such as weapons and explosives. It also will help intercept other prohibited items, and reduce hands-on searches.

Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas announced changes and additions to the NBA team's staff. In addition to several changes announced in coaching and other staff members, Tony Adams was promoted to Director of Team Security.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) needed a solution to provide entry screening for spectators attending the Super Cup Final 2020, which took place September 24, 2020 in Budapest.

Today, securing large venues is a topic enterprise security professionals are grappling with in real-time. Securing these facilities, requires managing occupancy, implementing contact tracing and other solutions, including managing privacy, for the safety of future visitors and fans, but also for the safety and security of venue teams, players and staff.