ABSTRACT
This chapter presents relevant information about the ever growing global security issues involved in protecting sports facilities from threats and risks. Security best practices, systems, technological solutions, and planning options are provided to equip the 21st-century sport manager with an all-hazards approach to facility security planning. Security management and planning involve the development of plans, policies, and protective measures. Protective security measures addressed in this chapter include venue design and safety, physical protection systems, perimeter control, access control and credentialing, communications, security personnel, training and exercise, crowd management, emergency management, and business continuity.
