News – The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security

NCS⁴ Research Enterprise

Posted on November 11, 2025November 12, 2025

The NCS⁴ aims to create dialogue between academia and the profession by identifying research gaps and exploring lines of inquiry that address industry needs with real-world applications. Research activities include annual industry research reports, white papers, coordinating an affiliate program and a seminar series, as well as maintaining an extensive list of sport safety and security publications. The NCS⁴ applied research goals are accomplished through interdisciplinary partnerships with industry professionals and academics.

NCS⁴ to Host 2026 National Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum

Posted on October 22, 2025

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi will host the 2026 National Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum Feb. 23-24, 2026, at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Read More.

NCS⁴ Concludes Successful Annual Conference

Posted on July 24, 2025August 4, 2025

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has successfully concluded its 16th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition with a record number of attendees and exhibitors. Read More.