Fri, 03/01/2024 – 1:59pm | Posted by: NCS4
More than 120 safety and security personnel from professional sports teams and entertainment venues across North America converged on the University of Notre Dame campus in South Bend, Indiana for the 2024 National Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum.
Event participants include safety and security managers, operations managers, event managers and facility operators, local and state law enforcement agencies, emergency managers, fire, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, guest services, government There were a wide variety of people involved. The event was hosted by the National Center for Spectator Sports Security (NCS).Four) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM).
“Key leaders and decision makers in safety and security operations across the country attended this event and had the opportunity to hear first-hand about industry challenges, innovative solutions, and best practices relevant to the professional sports and entertainment community. ” said Dr. Stacey Hall. NCSFour Director and sports management professor.
This forum brings together industry leaders to discuss current issues facing the professional sports and entertainment safety environment, including exploring solutions to help venue managers enhance safety and security planning and operations. I was able to do.
Key discussion topics include:
- Access and functionality needs
- Fire and Emergency Medical Plan
- Staff training and development
- fan operation
- emergency communication
- perimeter security
Angie Nix, MetLife Stadium’s vice president of guest services, moderated a discussion on fan behavior at the forum. She said, “Breakouts have always been my favorite part of a forum because it gives us the opportunity to share information peer-to-peer.”
A highlight of the event was hearing from experienced leaders on the expert panel, and the roundtable focus on safety and security issues that enable the NCS’ work .Four To improve industry best practices.
“Events like this necessary It’s about staying current on best practices across professional sports,” said Bill Squires, founder and president of Right Stuff Consulting LLC. and former editor of NCS.Four best practice. “ I’m from the stadium, morning always interested Learn what venue managers at other venues are doing to keep their facilities safe. These events validate the policies and procedures established by MetLife Stadium leadership. ”
In addition to general programming sessions, participants can participate in discussions and NCSFour Best practices for professional sports and entertainment facilities.
NCSFour A special thank you to the solution partners who helped make this event possible, including presenting partners BEST Crowd Management and Xtract ONE.
NCSFour will host 15th The Annual National Sports Safety & Security Conference & Exhibition will be held July 9-11, 2024 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Space is limited. View the complete agenda and register for the event.
About NCSFour
Established in 2006, the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) is the nation’s only academic center dedicated to the research and practice of sports safety and security. NCSFour It is partially underwritten by grants from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). NCSFourThis mission focuses on three main pillars: training and education, research, and advocacy. Click here for more information about NCSFourcall 601.266.6183.
