|
Issue 22 - February 22, 2010 |
The Center’s mission is to create new sport-security related knowledge through innovative research, internationally recognized programs, and essential resources to enhance future and existing sport security systems.
In keeping with the mission of the Center, this e-newsletter will provide links to articles on news and issues ranging across the spectrum of risk management, security technology, sports venues, stadiums, legal issues, fan expectations, and alcohol management both domestically and internationally.
Regards,
Dr. Lou Marciani, Director
Please contact us with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
|
Stadium of the Week |
|
B.C. Place Stadium - Vancouver, British Columbia |
(courtesy: www.en.structurae.net)
|
|
Mark Your Calendars! |
AND
|
Industry Watch |
- Security Magazine to Serve as Media Sponsor for NCS4 Conference. Read More
- Morpho Detection wins DHS contract for explosive detection systems, desktop unit could be very useful for bag and spectator screening at sports venues. Read More
- MSU Basketball program criticized for improper fan behavior during last week's overtime loss to Kentucky. Read More
- West Virginia adds security cameras, extra police and text alerts among other precautions to ensure proper fan behavior. Read More
- The Virtual Report: See section titled "Super Security For High Profile Events." Read Report
|
|
- A good discussion of recent terrorist threats in international sports, relations to economic issues in the regions as well as descriptions of major past incidents. Read More
Sports Tournaments in India
- Al Qaeda group threatens safety of teams visiting India for the 2010 Hockey World Cup, the Indian Premiere League (Cricket) and the Commonwealth Games. Read More
- New Zealand vows to send team to 2010 Hockey World cup in India despite Al Qaeda terror threats. Read More
- New Delhi Police will deploy 17,000 officers to ensure security at Hockey World Cup. Read More
- More on police presence for Hockey World Cup. Read More
- Mock security drill exercised before Hockey World Cup in India. Read More
- Officials say 200 sharp shooters are ready for Hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Read More
- Indian Government officials vow proper security is in place for Hockey World Cup, encourages international athletes to participate. Read More
- Security officials continue to meet and discuss security procedures for Hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Read More
- Details about threats to athletes and spectators of upcoming sports tournaments in India. Read More
- Australian intelligence agencies offer India support for countering terrorist threats to their major sports tournaments. Read More
- Australian officials will send athletes but worry that the first tournament, The Hockey World Cup, could be targeted to set an example. Read More
- Australian Foreign Minister speaks of his satisfaction with security efforts of Indian officials. Read More
- India's Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met last week to review security procedures for Indian sporting events. Read More
- Rajastan police issue terror alert for one-day cricket match between India and South Africa. Read More
- Security officials install new cameras, monitor parking lot behavior and increase person screening to ensure unparalleled security during cricket match between India and S. Africa. Read More
- Officials discuss "four-tier" security in place for matches to take place at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Read More
- More details about security for this event. Read More
- English security experts discourage England's national cricket team from attending Premier League events in India. Read More
- Officials discuss idea of relocating Cricket World Cup matches, IPL Vice Chairman Niranjan Shah dismissed the idea, says games will remain in India. Read More
Security at the 2010 Winter Olympics - Vancouver
- An update of the Winter Olympics security budget projects final spending to near $1 Billion. Read More
- Olympic security officials in B.C. turned focus on protesters last week during expected anti-Games rally. Read More
- Contemporary Services Corporation's (CSC) preparations for security last week at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Read More
- Federal Authorities will monitor social networking web sites during the Games to screen for information about possible terror threats. Read More
- Olympic K-9 units wear body armor designed to stop bullets, knives etc. Read More
- Screening breach allowed unwarranted item into Olympic venue, details on security's ability to secure venue afterwards. Read More
- Man ejected from Olympic opening ceremony for breaching VIP security in an attempt to reach Vice President Joseph Biden. Read More
- Olympic security officials update procedures to ensure this type of incident doesn't happen again. Read More
NBA All-Star Weekend
- Security officials in Dallas met to discuss procedures for the 2010 NBA All star game. Read More
- Transportation officials putting processes in place to accommodate and and ensure safety of large amounts of visitors to the area. Read More
- Extra security on hand for All Star weekend, Dallas' Emergency Command Unit used for first time since Cowboys' NFL home opener. Read More
|
About the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security at The University of Southern Mississippi was established in 2006 to provide an interdisciplinary environment to further increase sports security awareness; improve sport security policies and procedures; and enhance emergency response through evacuation, recovery operations and crowd management training.
Want to see previous editions of Sport Security Watch? Click here to View the archives! |
|
|
If you would like to sign up and receive future issues of Sport Security Watch please
Click Here
|
You have received this newsletter as an affiliate of the National Center for Spectator Sport Safety & Security at the University of Southern Mississippi. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, or if you would like to discontinue receiving this e-mail in the future, please send us an e-mail here with the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
This newsletter may contain links to web sites that are created and maintained by other organizations. The Center does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented there. The views expressed in newsletter articles, submissions and spotlights are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Center for Spectator Sport Security Management, The University of Southern Mississippi or the editors of Sport Security Watch. |
|
|
|
