Tag: sports security

Boston College Deploys AI-Based Weapons Detection for Sporting Events

Boston College started using an AI-based weapons detection screening solution from Evolv Technology at the entrances to its football, hockey, and basketball games. The school joins Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, as Boston-area sports entities teaming up with Evolv Technology, which also calls the region […]

How Do Sports Fans Perceive Safety and Security at Games?

In late September, the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi released a new report. The primary purpose of this research was to gauge sport spectators’ perceptions of safety and security at live events; awareness and support of policies and procedures; and willingness to embrace new measures […]

‘Practice Like You Play’: Officials Conduct Cyberattack Exercise for Super Bowl LVIII

It’s never too early to think about public safety. Football season might’ve just begun, but federal authorities and other officials are already tackling emergency preparedness for Super Bowl LVIII. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Football League (NFL), Allegiant Stadium, and Super Bowl LVIII partners recently held a new tabletop exercise in Las […]

What We Learned From… FM NOW: Secure Buildings Summit

Held on June 20th, our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit covered critical topics for facility security, including system integration, live events, and active shooters. If you missed any of the webinars, here’s a rundown with key takeaways and links to FREE on-demand recordings. Opening Keynote | Design Development Considerations for Security Systems Integration Speaker: Frank Santamorena, […]

Webinar Watch: FM NOW Sessions on Secure Buildings

On Tuesday, June 20, make sure to join your colleagues and expert panelists for our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit! The FREE educational sessions will cover critical topics for facility security, including system integration, live events, and active shooters. Can’t make it to the live webinars? No worries! All registrants also receive a link […]