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The NCS⁴ in partnership with SDM & Security Magazines Announce the 2023 Golden Eagle Award Recipient

Posted on April 25, 2023May 9, 2023

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), along with SDM & Security Magazines have announced Rampart Mobile Medical Unit, CrowdRx as the 2023 Golden Eagle Award winner. The Golden Eagle Award recognizes excellence in system integration, architecture, engineering, and/or construction (A/E/C) specifically related to the safety and security of spectators, property, and facility infrastructure.

Applicants from leading systems integration, architecture, design, engineering, and consulting firms were invited to submit case studies from successful projects with safety and security front and center in planning and execution.

“In addition to addressing security gaps, solutions must prioritize fan experience and safety,” said Daniel Ward, MBA, CEM, NCS⁴ Director of Training and Exercise. “The Golden Eagle Award is an opportunity for our industry to recognize those technologies, services, and processes that meet security needs and effectively account for the unique operating environment created by sporting and entertainment events.”

The Golden Eagle Award winner was chosen by a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) who reviewed all case studies and scored each submission on the following criteria:

Solution relevance to the sport industry
Solution effectiveness in solving the identified problem(s)
Solution contribution to the balance of fan experience and safety/security
Solution utilization of creativity, innovation, and technology in a way that advances the industry

The NCS⁴, in partnership with SDM & Security Magazines, congratulates the 2023 Golden Eagle Award recipient, Rampart Mobile Medical Unit, CrowdRx. The recipient will present their winning case study and be recognized at the Awards Luncheon at the 14^th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio, TX.

For more information about the conference or to register, visit /conference/ and for more information about the awards, visit /about/awards-recognition/.

About the 14^th Annual Conference:

The National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition will be held June 27-29 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, TX. The conference will attract over 450 attendees and 70 exhibitors representing professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, interscholastic athletics, marathon and endurance events, sport and entertainment facilities, and those who provide safety and security products and services to the industry. You can visit the conference website for more information.

National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security Continues to Strengthen Foothold in Industry

Posted on April 12, 2023May 19, 2023

Millions of spectators attend sports/entertainment events across the globe every year. And with that massive audience comes the ever-present threat of violence or terrorist acts.

Since 2006, the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) has established training and protocols to mitigate potential risks associated with high-attendance venues. Housed at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in Hattiesburg, Miss., NCS⁴ remains the nation’s only academic center devoted to the study and practice of spectator sports safety and security.

NCS⁴ Executive Director Dr. Stacey Hall says that while the Center has experienced considerable growth over the past 17 years, the focus has not shifted.

NCS⁴ Announces Keynote Speakers for National Conference

Posted on March 30, 2023May 9, 2023

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) is set to host the 14th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition June 27-29 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, TX. The 2023 conference theme is Level-Up, challenging our industry friends and partners to strive for continuous improvement.

“The NCS⁴ team looks forward to hosting its 14^th annual conference, an important event on our calendar where we connect with key stakeholders and share knowledge, tools, and solutions to improve the safety and security of sports and entertainment events,” said Dr. Stacey A. Hall, NCS⁴ Executive Director and Professor of Sport Management at The University of Southern Mississippi. “We are also very excited to welcome USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle and nationally recognized speaker and author David Atkins. Our annual conference is an excellent opportunity to meet and learn from the best in the business.”

Six Individuals to Receive Young Professional Scholarship at the 2023 NCS⁴ Conference & Exhibition

Posted on March 20, 2023March 31, 2023

The NCS⁴ will recognize six individuals as Young Professional Scholarship recipients during the 2023 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on June 27-29 in San Antonio, TX. The event is presented annually by NCS^4,which is housed at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The NCS⁴ is committed to educating the next generation of sport security professionals and recently announced the Young Professional Scholarship Program to support young professionals’ educational goals by covering the registration fee for selected individuals to the National Conference. The scholarship program is sponsored by Axis Communications.

The Young Professional Scholarship Program is designed for professionals 40 years of age or younger working in the sports and entertainment security industry. Potential candidates submitted an application for consideration of the award, and recipients were selected based on eligibility criteria, responses about career goals, and availability to attend the National Conference.