Big events, bigger risks: How teams keep large events safe

Big events, bigger risks: How teams keep large events safe

When the Atlanta Falcons play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, there may be 70,000-plus fans on hand to see the action. “We’re basically a small city,” said Joe Coomer, Vice President of Security at AMB Sports and Entertainment, which is comprised of the NFL Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC. “My frontline security staff is over 500, augmented by another 150 police officers on the inside and 150 police officers on the outside, and then…

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Game-day defense: Next-gen threat protection for sporting events

Game-day defense: Next-gen threat protection for sporting events

Big league sports inspire passion and pride — from the electrifying atmosphere of game day to the galvanizing community fostered among fans. They are arguably both a cornerstone of culture and an economic force to be reckoned with. Safeguarding national and international sporting events is essential for public safety and confers economic benefit on all involved. In the United States alone, upwards of $52 billion is spent annually by sports travelers, contributing to local businesses…

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Key considerations for securing major events

Key considerations for securing major events

Organizing major events and large-scale public activities requires a careful balance between mobility, safety and security. One of the compounding factors becomes the ability to address various security needs while maintaining flow and efficiency before, during, and after the event. Creating an atmosphere where people feel secure but can still move freely and efficiently is paramount to the experience. For many large-scale events, preparations for securing venues require years of planning. In addition to finding the physical…

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3 strategies for securing public gatherings

3 strategies for securing public gatherings

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Carmen Best named Director of Global Security Risk Operations at Microsoft

Carmen Best named Director of Global Security Risk Operations at Microsoft

Carmen Best named Director of Global Security Risk Operations at Microsoft | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more….

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Free one-day virtual summit for the sports and events industry: prepping for the return of fans

Free one-day virtual summit for the sports and events industry: prepping for the return of fans

Free one-day virtual summit for the sports and events industry: prepping for the return of fans | 2021-03-15 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated…

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