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Security and Risk Management For Sport and Recreational Facilities

Richard J. LaRue, DPE - University of New England

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Briefly, some background regarding this presentation… Applied, interviewed, had my background*

checked, and was hired by Guardsmark™ as a security guard.

Guardsmark™ is contracted to provide security services for the General Dynamics Armament Division plant in Saco, ME.

No less than two guards are on duty, three eight-hour shifts, 52 weeks per year.

General Dynamics Corporation is the largest Defense Contractor for the United States Military.

*included psychological and drug testing

+Security and Risk Management For Sport and Recreational Facilities This presentation will focus upon the issues and

challenges of security and risk management in sport and recreational facilities.

Specifically, the presentation will consider new technologies that can/should be infused in facility security.

Further, the presentation will describe and recommend a comprehensive approach to facility risk management.

Part I: The Issues and Challenges of Security and Risk Management

in Sport and Recreational Facilities

A Brief Overview of Risk Management Concepts

o What is Risk Management?

o What is the Standard of Care?

o What is Forseeability?

o What is Negligence?

o What are Professional Standards?

o What is Certification and Licensure and the Rights and Responsibilities of the Same?

Part I: The Issues and Challenges of Security and Risk Management

in Sport and Recreational FacilitiesWhat is Risk Management?

Classic Risk ManagementSports and Risk Management

The Standard of Care and Forseeability

Understanding (as a reasonably prudent person) the Responsibility (duty owed) to Manage Foreseeable

Risks (as a professional who is up-to-date) and Do No harm.

Negligence

Professional Standards; Certification, Licensing and Training

Knowing the Professional Rights and Responsibilities of Referees/Officials, Coaches, Athletic Trainers (and other medical personnel), Program Leaders, Facility Staff, Security, etc. with regard to current Certification and/or Licensure and Training.

Part I: The Issues and Challenges of Security and Risk Management

in Sport and Recreational FacilitiesThe Impact of 9/11 on Security and Risk Management, e.g., the Super Bowl™ after September 11, 2001.

Miller, J., Veltri, F., & Gillentine, A. (2008). Spectator Perception of Security at the Super Bowl After 9/11: Implications for Sport Facility Mangers. The Smart Journal, 4,22, pp. 16-25.

Current (and Future) Risks Associated with Sport and Recreational Programming; and, the Management of

Sport and Recreational Facilities (including Venues).

The Changing Nature of Sports Litigation.

The Responsibility of Sport and Recreation Managers to Mitigate and/or Manage Forseeable Risks.

Part I: The Issues and Challenges of Security and Risk Management in Sport and Recreational Facilities

Issues and Challenges That Are More Unique to Sport and Recreation (Facilities and Venues):

Camp Security (Especially Resident Camps)

Unique Sport Venues: Marathons, Cross-Country Races, Triathlons, Open Water Sports

Programs, e.g., boating, Sailing, Waterskiing, Hiking, etc.

Regular Inspection and Documented Management of Facilities Related to Activities.

Part I: The Issues and Challenges of Security and Risk Management in Sport and Recreational Facilities

Issues and Challenges That Are More Unique to Sport and Recreation (Continued):

Keeping Track of Participants.

Providing Adequate and Appropriate Supervision.

Clear and Meaningful Signage.

Emergency Preparedness of/for Visitors/Spectators, Participants/Users, and Staff.

Part II: New Technology that Can/Should be Infused in Facility Security

Surveillance Detection Systems

Access Control and Personnel Identification Systems

Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS)

Emergency and Warning Systems

Long Distance (indoor and outdoor) Communication Systems

System Integration and Client Networks

Guard Tour Checkpoint Station-to-Station Systems

Training Solutions

Surveillance Detection Systems

Security Cameras

CCTV Monitor

CCTV Network DVR

Secure Data Storage

Signage

Access Control and Personnel IdentificationSystems Door Control Units ((DCU)

Communication System(s)

CCTV Camera(s)

CCTV Monitor

Secure Data Storage

Supervision

Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) Security Cameras (day/night,

high-resolution, power pivot, and lighting)

PSRS™ Radar or Infrared Sensors

Computer/Monitor

Imaging Software

System Integration

Signage

Emergency and Warning Systems

Smoke/Fire Alarms, and Annunciators

Lightning Detection/Warning

Public Address Systems

Egress Alarms

Signage

Long Distance (indoor and outdoor) Communication Systems Radio Systems

CB Radio

Telephone Systems

Public Address Systems

Intercom

Computer

System Integration and Client Networks

Existing Networks

Upgrading

Consultants

Systems Security

Guard Tour Checkpoint Station-to-Station Systems

Guard Tours

Checkpoint Stations

Integrated Systems

Training Solutions

Initial Training (Document This)

Ongoing Training & Reviews (Document These) Annual Semi-Annual Monthly Weekly Daily

Sample Training Topics

Part III: A Comprehensive Approach to Facility Risk Management:

Establishing/Implementing a Joint Risk Management Program

Identify Key Issues and Outcomes

Establish a Representative Work Group (include consultants, who are experts, when appropriate).

Configure a Timeline and Implement a Review Process

Identify Key Issues and Outcomes

Who is/are at risk?

What are the challenges?

When are there risks?

Where are the risks?

Why manage the risks? [note: this may become part of the mission statement]

Who is/are responsible?

Establish a Representative Workgroup

Administration

Program Staff

Security

Facilities Management

Members and other users

Experts/Consultants (as needed)

Configure a Timelineand Implement a Review Process

Retain/Revise Protocol, Policies, and Procedures

Identify and Install Selected Systems

Integrate Technologies into Existing Protocol

Initiate and Facilitate Training

Implement Joint Risk Management Program

Assess Outcomes Against the Key Issues and Challenges

Small Group Initiatives

Case 1: Foreseeability-Establishing a policy for crowd control. Consider the use of technology as part of this policy.

Case 2: Foreseeability-Establishing a policy regarding team practices or contests after school cancellations (weather).

Small Group Initiatives

Case 3: Negligence-Establishing a policy for Field/Venue crowd management and behavior surveillance.

Case 4. Standard of Care-Establishing a policy regarding lightning safety in outdoor facilities/venues.

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Richard J. LaRue, DPEProfessor and NAS Fellow

Business and CommunicationsUniversity of New England

11 Hills Beach RoadBiddeford, ME 04005-9599

rlarue@une.edu