The Indy 500 is categorized as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) 2. SEAR 2 events are significant events with national importance which may require national-level federal support. Keep Reading
TrackTown USA CEO Michael Reilly said that the exercise helped validate critical coordination and communication protocols between all participating partners and agencies. Keep Reading
Representatives from multiple government agencies and the community discussed their roles, shared best practices, and improved coordination mechanisms to help keep the public safe. Keep Reading
The exercise is part of an ongoing partnership between those involved and was not in response to any specific threat. Keep Reading
As with past Super Bowls, this event was voluntarily submitted to DHS for a risk assessment and was classified as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1—meaning that it requires extensive federal interagency support. Keep Reading
CBP works alongside local, state and federal law enforcement partners as part of a long-standing partnership with the NFL to keep the public safe—playing a critical role with Super Bowl security operations. Keep Reading
While several of the teams and stadiums regularly review plans and conduct drills, for the second year in a row, a leaguewide exercise was held to allow everyone to share best practices and discuss coordination should an incident affect more than one venue. Keep Reading
By bringing together representatives from multiple agencies involved in the 63rd annual DAYTONA 500, set for Sunday, February 14, participants discussed their roles, shared best practices, and improved coordination mechanisms to help keep the public safe. Keep Reading
Attractive targets for terrorists need not be easy targets as well. Keep Reading
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, detonated a rucksack bomb in a foyer area of the Arena, known as the City Room, at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more. Keep Reading
These exercises are critical for everyone involved to stay sharp should an incident occur, and they are an integral part of the Rockies’ regular review of their emergency planning. Keep Reading
Wednesday’s exercise was not in a response to any specific threat, but was part of an ongoing collaborative effort to ensure the safety and security of fans attending spring training. Keep Reading
The multi-year initiative looks to harness the positive values that sports promote to help crackdown on the spread of violent extremism, particularly among young people. Keep Reading
At a press briefing held Jan. 24, USCG Sector Miami Commander Capt. Jo-Ann Burdian said a 24/7 security zone in Biscayne Bay would be in effect from 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, until 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Keep Reading
"I would encourage the public and everyone participating to be very vigilant. If you see something, say something and be on the lookout for any suspicious activity." Keep Reading
Martyn’s Law is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to create a coherent and proportionate approach to protective security. It should apply to any place or space to which the public have access. Keep Reading
Cincinnati Reds security teams will begin deploying the technology. Specific location of the platform’s deployment will not be disclosed. Keep Reading
Delta's totally self-contained MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K8 rating (M40 ASTM rating), stopping 7.5 ton (6400 Kg) vehicles traveling 40 mph (64 kph). Keep Reading
The exercise was not in a response to any specific threat, but was part of an ongoing collaborative relationship between CISA and the Redskins to keep fans in and around the stadium safe. Keep Reading
ISIS supporters also encouraged attacks on Mariah Carey's January concert in Jeddah as general ISIS threats toward concert venues have noticeably increased. Keep Reading