Development of a national sport event risk management training program for college command groups

Authors

  • Stacey A. PhD, MBA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2013.0147

Keywords:

risk management, sport event safety and security, emergency preparedness

Abstract

The US Department of Homeland Security identified college sport venues as terrorist targets due to the potential for mass casualties and catastrophic social and economic impact. Therefore, it is critical for college sport safety and security personnel to implement effective risk management practices. However, deficiencies have been identified in the level of preparedness of college sport event security personnel related to risk management training and effective emergency response capabilities. To address the industry need, the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security designed, developed, and evaluated a national sport event risk management training program for National Collegiate Athletic Association command groups. The purpose of this article was to provide an overview of the design, development, and evaluation process.

Author Biography

Stacey A. PhD, MBA

Associate Professor, Sport Management, National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Published

02/16/2017

How to Cite

PhD, MBA, S. A. “Development of a National Sport Event Risk Management Training Program for College Command Groups”. Journal of Emergency Management, vol. 11, no. 4, Feb. 2017, pp. 313-20, doi:10.5055/jem.2013.0147.