Talking Sports Safety and Security at NCS4

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The country was shaken this spring by the bombings at the Boston Marathon, and though the tragedy highlighted the strength and resilience of the citizens of Boston and the sporting community alike, it also served as a reminder of just how important safety and security are at public events, and, in the face of all the preparation done, just how much more there is to do.

With that in mind, members of the AB staff headed to Orlando this week for the annual National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) Conference and found themselves in good company. As the conference got under way, representatives from professional sports teams, colleges, the military, the FBI, school districts, event planners, police departments, security companies and more put together an extensive list of the security and safety concerns faced by programs today, from active shooter incidents to severe weather alerts and evacuation plans.

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