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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
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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
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What is Risk Management?
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What is the Standard of Care?
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What is Forseeability?
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What is Negligence?
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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 Facilities
What is Risk Management?
Classic Risk Management
Sports 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 Facilities
The 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
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Security Cameras
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CCTV Monitor
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CCTV Network DVR
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Secure Data Storage
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Signage
Access Control and
Personnel Identification
Systems
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Door Control Units ((DCU)
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Communication System(s)
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CCTV Camera(s)
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CCTV Monitor
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Secure Data Storage
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Supervision
Perimeter Intrusion
Detection Systems (PIDS)
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Security Cameras (day/night, highresolution, power pivot, and
lighting)
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PSRS™ Radar or Infrared Sensors
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Computer/Monitor
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Imaging Software
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System Integration
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Signage
Emergency and Warning
Systems
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Smoke/Fire Alarms, and
Annunciators
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Lightning Detection/Warning
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Public Address Systems
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Egress Alarms
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Signage
Long Distance (indoor
and outdoor)
Communication Systems
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Radio Systems
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CB Radio
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Telephone Systems
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Public Address Systems
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Intercom
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Computer
System Integration and
Client Networks
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Existing Networks
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Upgrading
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Consultants
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Systems Security
Guard Tour Checkpoint
Station-to-Station Systems
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Guard Tours
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Checkpoint Stations
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Integrated Systems
Training Solutions
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Initial Training (Document This)
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Ongoing Training & Reviews
(Document These)
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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
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Who is/are at risk?
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What are the challenges?
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When are there risks?
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Where are the risks?
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Why manage the risks? [note:
this may become part of the
mission statement]
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Who is/are responsible?
Establish a
Representative
Workgroup
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Administration
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Program Staff
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Security
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Facilities Management
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Members and other users
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Experts/Consultants (as needed)
Configure a Timeline
and Implement a
Review Process
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Retain/Revise Protocol, Policies, and
Procedures
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Identify and Install Selected Systems
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Integrate Technologies into Existing
Protocol
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Initiate and Facilitate Training
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Implement Joint Risk Management
Program
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Assess Outcomes Against the Key Issues
and Challenges
Small Group Initiatives
 Case
1: ForeseeabilityEstablishing a policy for
crowd control. Consider
the use of technology as
part of this policy.
 Case
2: ForeseeabilityEstablishing a policy
regarding team practices
or contests after school
cancellations (weather).
Small Group Initiatives
 Case
3: NegligenceEstablishing a policy for
Field/Venue crowd
management and
behavior surveillance.
 Case
4. Standard of CareEstablishing a policy
regarding lightning
safety in outdoor
facilities/venues.
Comments…Sharing…
Questions?
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Richard J. LaRue, DPE
Professor and NAS Fellow
Business and Communications
University of New England
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005-9599
rlarue@une.edu