2022 NCS4 virtual forums announced

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) announced several virtual forums for 2022, including the Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Forum, the Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum, and the Interscholastic Athletics Safety and Security Forum.

2022 Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Forum

February 15, 2022, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CST, one-day virtual format

Collegiate athletics programs and venues attract large numbers of athletes and spectators, making safety and security a top priority for venue operators, public safety officials, and local communities. Discussing current issues and exploring solutions in a forum environment will help colleges and universities, athletic conferences, and associations enhance safety and security plans and operations. The virtual forum will focus on crowd management and cyber security strategies.

Target audience: Athletic administrators and staff from NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions, athletic conference administrators, football bowl administrators, NCAA representatives, campus law enforcement, local and state law enforcement, facility managers, government officials, emergency managers, fire, HAZMAT, emergency medical services, city planners, governing bodies, and sports commissions.

The cost to attend the Forum is $49 per person. Space is very limited for this event, and registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register now.

2022 Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum

February 17, 2022, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CST, one-day virtual format

The threat environment surrounding high-profile sport and entertainment events is continually evolving. Discussing current issues and exploring solutions in a forum environment will help safety and security managers, operations managers, and local and state law enforcement enhance safety and security plans and operations. The virtual forum will focus on crowd management and cyber security strategies.

Target audience: Safety and security managers, operation managers, event managers and facility operators, local and state law enforcement, emergency managers, fire, HAZMAT, emergency medical services, guest services, and government officials.

The cost to attend the Forum is $49 per person. Space is very limited for this event, and registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register now.

2022 Interscholastic Athletics Safety and Security Forum

March 1, 2022, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CST, one-day virtual format

Confronted with the incredible task of ensuring the safety and security of those involved in high school athletics and after-school programs, high school officials must respond to emerging challenges by integrating and leveraging new resources and information. Discussing current issues and exploring solutions in a forum environment will help high school and athletic administrators, school resource officers, and law enforcement enhance safety and security plans and operations. The virtual forum will focus on crowd management and de-escalation strategies.

Target audience: Superintendents, principals, athletic administrators, school resource officers, and other school personnel, local and state law enforcement, emergency managers, fire, HAZMAT, facility administrators, and board of education members.

The cost to attend the Forum is $49 per person. Space is very limited for this event, and registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register now.