Professional Development and Educational Outreach

Online Sport Security Management Certificate
According to the United States Department of Homeland Security, stadiums and sporting arenas are targets of major security threats. Each year, billions of people gather at sporting events around the country. Get formal training in sports security management and improve the safety of fans.

The first of its kind in the country, The Sport Security Management certificate program is a comprehensive training program that provides effective management, planning, prevention, response and recovery standards and procedures in sports security. The program uses techniques that comply with the standards and procedures of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) set forth by the Department of Homeland Security. It is designed to prepare current and future sports and entertainment professionals with the specialization capabilities and knowledge needed to meet the management challenges of homeland defense and security in a sports environment. Participants will learn how to:

• enhance the security and safety of citizens at sporting events

• improve the capabilities to conduct risk assessments, analyze and mitigate risks

• enhance emergency response, evacuation and recovery operational planning to terrorist incidents, natural disasters and crowd management issues

Who should attend:

• Professional Intercollegiate, Interscholastic and Recreation Facility Managers and Operations Staff
• Emergency Management Agency Personnel
• Fire Service/HAZMAT Personnel
• Emergency Medical Service Personnel
• Security Professionals
• Law Enforcement
• Public Safety Communications
• Individuals interested in entering sporting industry in a security management 

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