Articles Tagged with ''sports security''

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.

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

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

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

A total of 8 sports security professionals and 10 facilities will be recognized at the NCS4 Conference and Exhibition, July 6-9 in Orlando, Fla. 

Paul Denton, Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division, and Paul Turner, Director of Event Operations and Security for the Dallas Cowboys and AT&T Stadium, will each be presented the Distinguished Leadership Award during the 2015 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition. 

Cincinnati is expected to spend $1 million on security before and during the All Star Game on July 14. 

 The Baltimore Orioles will play a game against the Chicago White Sox in an empty stadium on Wednesday.  

A study by former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge found that a project to build a new stadium at Hollywood Park would be a tempting target for terrorists and should not be built.