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Stadium Security

Stadium Security. Howard Safir CEO, Vigilant Resources International (VRI). Agenda. FUNDAMENTAL STADIUM SECURITY ISSUES How do you prepare for people and events that you want in (and near) your stadium?

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Stadium Security

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  1. Stadium Security Howard Safir CEO, Vigilant Resources International (VRI)

  2. Agenda • FUNDAMENTAL STADIUM SECURITY ISSUES • How do you prepare for people and events that you want in (and near) your stadium? • How do you prepare for people and events that you don’t want in (and near) your stadium? • How do you make sure that what is effective today is effective tomorrow? • How do you accomplish these objectives as economically, politically and sustainably as possible? • AREAS OF DISCUSSION • Planning • People • Technology

  3. “I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower

  4. Planning - Fundamentals • What will your stadium be used for today? • What will your stadium be used for tomorrow? • How will it be secured during construction? • How will it be secured during events? • In the seasons and hours before and after events? • How will it be secured when empty? • Who can you work with that has a • common interest in the security of your stadium? • What risks & assets will you manage on your own? • What risks & assets will you manage with others? • What do you do when something happens? • What do others do when something happens? • How can structural design enhance security? • How can technology systems enhance security? • How do you best document, manage and advance • each consideration above (+the ones you can’t know)? • How do you measure progress (keep score)? • Who funds security at each consideration above?

  5. Risk Mitigation Approach • Paper Deliverables • Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessments • Security Master Plans • Policies and Standard Operating Procedures • Architectural & Engineering Actions • System Technical Design • Crisis & Contingency Planning • Administration & Management • Non-Paper Deliverables • Event Security Management & Personnel • Security & Emergency Training • Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Liaison • Recruitment & Development of Security Staff

  6. Threats • Terrorism • Jihadist • Political • Environmental • Crime • Violent • Crimes of Opportunity • Civil Disturbance • Drunk & Disorderly • Protesters • Stampede • Severe Weather / Natural Disaster • Accident

  7. Vulnerabilities • High Occupancies & Limited Ingress & Egress • Crowding at key times and areas • (gates, parking, bathrooms, concessions) • Evacuation - potential for panic • Passionate fans (often intoxicated) • Complex & Transient Workforce • Typically low-paid • Multiple vendors / tenants • Credential management challenges • Delivery-intensive operations • Architectural & Engineering Considerations • Progressive Collapse • Projectiles • Building Systems • Active Shooter / Package Left Behind

  8. Threat, Risk & Vulnerability Assessment • Foundation for Strategy, Planning & Finance • Critical Asset Analysis • Qualitative & Quantitative Methods • No “one-size fits all” / guidelines from governments, leagues & industry organizations • Identify issues that may not neatly fit in named departments or functions

  9. Security Master PlanningPolicies & Procedures • What are spectators prohibited from... • doing before (or after) the game in the parking lot? • bringing into the stadium? • doing in the stadium? • For what situations will people be... • warned? • detained? • ejected? • barred from returning? • Who enforces security policies? • Under what authority do they act? • What tools do they have to ensure... • their own safety? • the safety of the patrons and others?

  10. Security Master PlanningArchitectural & Engineering Issues • Progressive Collapse • Seating areas • Stairwells / escalators • Passageways • Command Center / Building Operations • Projectiles • Glass • Other Materials • Building Systems • HVAC • Power • Water • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) • Lighting • Landscaping • Setbacks • Vehicle and Pedestrian traffic routing

  11. Security Master PlanningTechnical System Design • Integrated Physical Security Systems • CCTV • Access Control & Screening • Intrusion Detection & Other Alarms • Intelligence (watch lists, other) • Special Stadium Applications • Mobile Ticket Scanners • Facial Recognition • Video Analytics & Stitching • CBRNE Screening • Swipe cards in lieu of tickets

  12. Security Master PlanningCrisis & Contingency Planning • Roles & Responsibilities • MOUs, Standards & Training for police, fire and EMS responders • Communications Planning • Scenario Specific Planning • Emergency Procedures & Protocols (NIMS)

  13. Security Master PlanningAdministration & Management • Who’s at the table? • Who pays? • What is the organizational structure? • What is the substance of the agreement? • What is the form of the agreement? • How do you best adjust for emerging threats and operational developments?

  14. “OUT!” (but safe)

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