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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.

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

Posted on September 9, 2021August 10, 2022

A total of nine 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.

More than 450 security professionals and 60 vendor exhibits are expected for the national conference. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

The NCS⁴ Publishes Industry Report on Spectator Perceptions of Safety and Security Practices and Technologies

Posted on September 7, 2021April 29, 2024

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has published results from its Spectator Sports Safety and Security Survey in an Industry Report. The research report is the first of its kind published by the Center and will be conducted annually.

The purpose of this survey was to gauge sport spectators’ perceptions of safety and security practices, including those related to COVID-19, as the sports industry prepares to return to full capacity stadiums and arenas. Understanding spectators’ perceptions of safety and security practices, their sense of safety, and related technologies while attending events can help venue and event directors plan accordingly to ensure the optimal spectator experience.