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The Risk is Real… And the Timing
is Critical
Catastrophic events and elevated
terrorist activity, including the
tragic events of 9/11, serve as constant
reminders that sporting venues, such as
stadiums and arenas, are vulnerable to
disasters that can result in significant
damage to:
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property
• personal
injury
• loss of life
FOCUS
Assuring the safety of the Human Asset is the
primary focus and target of Spectator Sports
Security Management
Designation
“Sports Event Security Aware”
is the stamp of approval indicating effective
security/safety management systems related to:
PREVENT
PREPARATION RESPONSE
RECOVERY
have been effectively completed and are in place.
For More Information, please contact:
Dr. Lou Marciani
Director
Center for Spectator Sports Security Management
lou.marciani@usm.edu
601-266-6183
For additional information please provide your email address:
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Welcome
Professional and collegiate
stadiums and arenas have been identified by the
Department of Homeland Security as potential targets
for terrorist activity. Sports events in the United
States offer the potential for mass casualties as
well as wide spread media coverage and economic
impact. The fear resulting from an event or series
of events could cripple a multi billion dollar
industry.
The University of Southern
Mississippi is pleased to announce the establishment
of a “first of its kind” CENTER for Spectator Sports
Security Management (CSSSM) - a world-wide
interdisciplinary Center specifically focused on
research, education, and outreach efforts in sport
event security.
The Center provides a mechanism
for:
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building security awareness
•
improving sport security standards
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enhancing capabilities for planning emergency
response, evacuation, and recovery operations for
terrorist incidents, natural disasters,
and crowd
management issues.
Issues
A myriad of issues constituting
potential and actual threats to the ongoing security
and safety of sporting events and venues are
addressed including:
• terrorist activities and attacks
• weapons of mass destruction
• explosions
• crowd control
• societal and fan violence
• natural disasters
Role
The role of the center is to
provide:
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research
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development
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training
•
certification
of sport managers and facility
personnel conducting sporting events, and outreach
programs.
Research
The research will emphasize
applications related to:
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security management
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technology application
•
educational tools
required to prevent, prepare,
respond to, and recover from to incidents at sports
events.
Training
Objectives are to:
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create and deliver courses in sports event security
management
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create knowledge through research activities
•
disseminate knowledge
through academic programs,
professional forums, and workshops.
These programs are aimed at:
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sports managers
•
facility personnel
•
special event organizers
•
law enforcement and emergency responders
•
outsourced security staff
Services Available
The primary aim is the
credentialing of your sport event venue. Services
supporting the “Seal of Approval”:
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External vulnerability assessments of
sports event venues
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Event day audits
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Training modules:
◦ Checker
◦ Ticket takers
◦ Ushers
◦ Vendors
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Threat/risk assessments
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Teamwork Training for Incident command control
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Virtual stadium/arena system for training event
staff
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Facilitation of table top or functional emergency
response drills
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