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Best Fans In America: Working to Change the Culture of College Football Tailgating
Abstract: Kim Dude - Director, Wellness Resource Center, University of Missouri discusses the essentials of managing tailgating. Tailgating at football games is a college tradition. Tailgating can be fun and truly enhance the fan experience. However, all too often... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Campus Protests and Demonstrations: The Role of Emergency Management
Abstract: Many institutions of higher education (IHEs) welcome the protests and demonstrations that are frequently a part of these movements, though the events often carry a variety of risks. Violence may erupt, facilities could be damaged or become inaccessible,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Essential Components of a Best Practice Model for Tailgating Events
Abstract: The Journal of Venue and Event Management is a peer-reviewed professional publication dedicated to the reporting and dissemination of knowledge gained from theoretical and applied research studies. In Volume 2, Issue 2 the article" Essential Components... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi hosted the first annual National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Summit on January 28-30, 2014. Representatives from university... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The purpose of this living guide is to document, through professional collaboration, a collection of vetted best practices to assist those responsible for safety and security at collegiate sports events. The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The purpose of this guide is to recommend polices, practices, and technologies aimed at identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risk, and protecting critical assets. It may be used as a reference for those responsible for the design and development of... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Interscholastic Athletics and After-School Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: Interscholastic athletic events are an important part of American culture and include participation from millions of students and spectators. Due to the large crowds in attendance, there are a host of potential risks and threats that must be addressed to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Maintaining Safety And Order On College And University Campuses During Protests And Demonstrations: Promising Practices
Abstract: In 2012 college and university law enforcement executives convened as part of a focus group to discuss the challenges and promising practices for managing public order events on campus. This report offers an array of proven concepts, ideas, and resources... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Managing Campus Protests and Demonstrations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Abstract: From the Civil Rights movement of the 50s and 60s to today's Black Lives Matter movement, students and faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have been at the vanguard of social reforms that change America. This powerful and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Managing Large-Scale Security Events: A Planning Primer for Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Abstract: Carefully planned security operations and multi-agency coordination before, during, and after a large-scale security event are paramount to local law enforcement's ability to maintain a safe environment and to conduct a successful event. With this... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Managing Major Events: Best Practices From the Field
Abstract: This report, the 17th in the Critical Issues in Policing series, addresses the issue of policing major events, both planned and unplanned, such as political demonstrations, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism. The report aims to explore some of the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
Marathon and Running Events Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The sport of running, including marathons, traditional distance races, and other non-traditional race events, attracts annual participation from millions of race runners across the U.S. These events draw even larger numbers of spectators, making safety... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Marathon Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The purpose of this living guide is to document, through professional collaboration, a collection of vetted best practices to assist those responsible for safety and security at marathon and endurance events. The National Center for Spectator Sports... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Planning and Managing Security For Major Special Events: Guidelines for Law Enforcement
Abstract: The guidelines report provides a framework to assist local law enforcement in planning and managing security for events that attract large numbers of people. It includes examples of best practices employed by federal agencies with security... (read more)
Publication Date: 2007
Practitioners' Thoughts on Promising Practices for Securing College and University Spectator Events from Criminal Extremist Attacks (FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY)
Abstract: Spectator events at colleges and universities are symbolic of American life, and there is no event more iconic than college football games. The campus, the crowds, and the media are all elements that make campus events a target for a terrorist attack. In... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
Response to Protests on UC Campuses
Abstract: After physical conflict erupted between police and protesters during demonstrations at UC Berkeley and UC Davis in November 2011, the University President asked the Vice President, General Counsel, and Berkeley Law School Dean to review existing policies... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
Social Media and Tactical Considerations for Law Enforcement
Abstract: This publication is part of a series of reports on emerging issues that are being examined by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) with support from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). The goal of this project is to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
Sports and Special Event Security Planning: Best Practices
Abstract: The terrorism incidents on 9-11-2001 changed the way we all looked at security planning and management forever. Prior to 9-11 those of us that were tasked with planning and managing sports and special event security primarily planned for traffic, parking... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Student Party Riots
Abstract: Alcohol-related riots among university students pose a significant problem for police agencies that serve college communities. The intensity of the disturbances may vary. However, the possible outcomes include property destruction and physical violence—a... (read more)
Publication Date: 2006
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Wildfire smoke and athletic events: understanding public concerns, experiences, and preparedness
Abstract: The increasingly longer and more severe wildfire smoke events in the Pacific Northwest are likely to occur during outdoor athletic events. We investigated wildfire smoke concerns, air quality communication preferences, and protective action behaviors... (read more)
Publication Date: 2023