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Six Individuals to be Honored as Emerging Industry Leaders at National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

Posted on October 14, 2021August 10, 2022

A total of six professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2021 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition set for Nov. 9-10 in Phoenix. This year’s theme is Reconnect. Reflect. Inspire. and boasts the most exhibitors and sponsors in conference history. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

“The Emerging Industry Leader Award allows professional leagues, NCAA member institutions, marathon and endurance events organizations, and interscholastic athletics programs to honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security related issues,” said Brooke Graves, MSCJ, NREMT, NCS⁴ Senior Training Manager and Awards Luncheon Master of Ceremonies. “These contributions involve enhancing safety and security at their venue beyond what is normally required and setting an example for other young aspiring sports security professionals to follow.

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

Posted on October 8, 2021August 10, 2022

A total of seven sports facilities will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2021 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition set for Nov. 9-10 in Phoenix. This year’s theme is Reconnect. Reflect. Inspire. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Facility of Merit Award recognizes a facility that has performed above and beyond normal operations to demonstrate an innovative approach to enhancing safety and security. The chosen facility may also have resolved a significant safety/security issue or incident.

Retired Chief of Police James E. Craig to be Honored with Champion of Change Award

Posted on October 5, 2021August 10, 2022

Chief James E. Craig

Chief James E. Craig, former head of the Detroit Police Department and current gubernatorial candidate for Michigan, will be recognized during the 2021 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition set for Nov. 9-10 in Phoenix. This year’s theme is Reconnect. Reflect. Inspire. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Chief Craig will receive the Champion of Change Award, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated their ability and commitment to bring about positive change in the sports safety and security industry. Through progressive leadership, this individual’s achievements have made a difference to organizational effectiveness and led the organization forward into the future.

Chief James E. Craig

NCS⁴ Announces Free Cybersecurity Webinar Series

Posted on September 30, 2021August 29, 2022

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) announces a three-part Cybersecurity Webinar Series to discuss recommendations and best practices for cybersecurity and mitigating risk.

The webinar series is presented in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and NCS⁴’s Technology Alliance. The webinars are aired live and are free to attend.