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Professional Sport Facilities Safety and Security Summit set for March 8-10
The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) will hold the first Professional Sport Facilities Safety and Security Summit on March 8-10 at the National Center on the Hattiesburg campus.
“Every stadium and arena present unique challenges in implementing best operatory practices,” said Richard Fenton, Vice President of Corporate Security and Safety, Ilitch Holdings Inc. (Detroit Tigers and Redwings).
“This is an opportunity for industry professionals to come together and discuss best practices in a collaborative environment with the goal of developing a comprehensive safety and security guide that will be the industry standard.”
The Summit serves as the only annual combined meeting for professional and minor league safety and security professionals. The target audience includes event and facility managers, operations personnel, local/state law enforcement, government officials, emergency managers, fire/hazMat and emergency medical/health services, and invited solution providers.
Summit highlights include keynote speakers and panel discussions covering such topics as parking lot security, gun-carrying issues relative to off-duty personnel, and violent extremist attacks.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in moderated discussions (round robin) designated within the following topic areas:
Event Day Safety and Security
Crowd Dynamics/Management
Emergency Action Planning
Staff Development and Performance
Facilities Design/Technology
Risk/Threat/Vulnerability Assessment and Secure and Safety Aware Culture
The cost of attendance for the Summit is $265 per person. Seating is limited. For more information visit www.ncs4.com/professional.
About NCS4
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi supports the advancement of sport safety and security through training, professional development, academic programs and research. NCS4 collaborates with professional leagues, open access events, intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics, along with professional associations, private sector firms, and government agencies. It is a critical resource for sport venue managers, event managers, first responders, and other key stakeholders.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, Southern Miss students have collected seven Goldwater Scholarships, three Truman Scholarships and 14 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Our Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of a select number of institutions in the nation accredited in art, dance, music and theatre, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu.
Article By: Alison Crampon, Media contact at the University of Southern Mississippi
