This course is designed to develop capabilities for multi-agency collaboration pertaining to sport and special event safety and security. Through activity-based training modules, participants will enhance their ability for planning, risk assessment, training, and exercising practices specific to conducting sport and special events. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective organizations and coordinate the development of a sport and/or special event risk management and planning process.
The course represents a cooperative effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS⁴) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (TEEX/NERRTC), a member of the Texas A&M University System.
It is intended for participants from a wide variety of industries to include:
- Venue and Event Leadership
- Event Management and Operations Staff
- Venue and Facility Staff
- Athletic Departments
- Athletic and League Personnel
- Parking and Transportation Authorities
- Public Safety Agencies
- Risk Management Personnel
- Emergency Management
- Community Planners
- School District Faculty and Staff
- Cyber and Information Technology Staff
- Event Service Providers (security, staffing, etc.)
- Public Healthcare Authorities
- Parks and Recreational Departments
Topics included:
- Key Planning Terms and Definitions
- Risk Management Considerations
- Risk Assessment Components
- Plan Types
- Information and Intelligence
- Event to Incident Transition
- Training Development and Opportunities
- Exercise Types
- Continuous Improvement
Registration can be done at My.Teex.Org