The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to extend a federal terrorism program for six years. Lawmakers failed to extend the program before it expired last year, and it was quickly reauthorized in a 93 to 4 vote.

In 2015 the NFL will ban fans ejected from one stadium from attending games in other cities.

NFL owners unanimously approved a revised personal conduct policy. 

More than a dozen San Jose police officers must stop moonlighting as security guards for the San Francisco 49ers until further notice.

Out of sheer necessity, sports security has been evolving rapidly since the Boston Marathon bombing, and most sports security professionals refer to that particular event as a turning point. Metal detectors have become commonplace in major league stadiums, new security policies have been formed, and even tailgating was banned at this year’s Super Bowl.

A security officer hired by the San Diego Chargers cannot be held liable for restraining an unruly fan at Qualcomm Stadium who was making obscene gestures during a football game. 

As part of its "Next Gen Stats" initiative, which is designed to give fans, as well as coaches and broadcasters, a greater insight into the game, NFL players will wear RFID tags on their uniforms. 

All major sporting event organizers face great challenges in the development and enhancement of effective emergency management capabilities.

Televised sports can reduce crime, according to two UC Berkeley law students. 

The Miami Dolphins appointed Joe Cicini to oversee the organization’s security efforts.