News – The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security

Friend of NCS4 Awards to be presented at 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

Posted on July 1, 2024

Four professionals in the safety and security industry will be recognized for their invaluable contributions to the advancement of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) with the Friend of NCS4 Award at the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition July 9-11 in Phoenix, Ariz. This event is presented annually NCS4. Read More

Emerging Industry Leaders to be Honored at 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

Posted on July 1, 2024

Eight professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition July 9-11 in Phoenix, Ariz., presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The Emerging Industry Leader Award recognizes a young professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. In addition to the enhanced safety and security of their venue/event, the recipient’s contributions have set an example for others to follow. Read More

Sports Facilities to Receive Recognition During 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference

Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Six sports facilities will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on July 9-11 in Phoenix, AZ. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The Facility of Merit Award recognizes a sports facility that has demonstrated an innovative approach to enhancing safety and security beyond its normal operations or addressed a significant safety/security concern. Read More

Nine Individuals to Receive Professional of the Year Award at the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & ExhibitionAuto Draft

Posted on June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

A total of nine professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on July 9-11 in Phoenix, AZ. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The Professional of the Year Award recognizes a member of management in the field who has, over the past year, demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. In addition to the enhanced safety of their venue/event, the recipient’s contributions have set an example for others to follow.