Security at Stadia
By Peter Houghton, Director of Operations at Football Safety Officers Association.
With the spectre of Protect Duty starting to loom large on the back of the Manchester Arena inquiry, we can be forgiven for thinking that our roles have moved considerably from the days of protecting ourselves against the destruction caused by fire and the problems generally caused by crowd disorder, to a fear of the unknown. To an enemy that is so difficult for us to plan against.
Unlock The Full Potential Of Bodycams
In this blog you will discover why bodycams are a useful piece of technology and what you need to think about when looking for the best bodycam for your requirement.
Front line staff are increasingly being issued with body worn video cameras (bodycams) to capture a secure point‑of‑view record of what happened during an incident. The video and audio recording can then be used as evidence if the material is correctly handled and stored.
Sports Stadiums Urged To Review Perimeter Security Ahead Of Next Season
The recent breach at Old Trafford – where protesting Manchester United fans spilled onto the pitch ahead of the match with Liverpool – which ultimately led to the postponement of the Premier League game – should be a wake‑up call to the owners of sports stadiums to review the quality and performance of their existing perimeter security. That’s the view of Karl Derbyshire from Heras – Europe’s leading end‑to‑end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions – who says that as well as focusing on identifying potential weak points, stadium owners should also be reviewing the standards of their access control systems.
Effective Stadium Cleaning
Daniel Took, Head of Professional Product Marketing at Kärcher UK discusses best practice for ensuring stadium cleanliness.
As fans begin to return to football stadiums across the country, it is vital that stadium managers ensure they are effectively cleaned. With heightened hygiene and cleaning concerns following the coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever that each required stadium cleaning task is completed correctly, using the right equipment, to the highest standards.
Old Trafford Fans’ Invasion Puts Stadium Security In The Spotlight
Richard Jenkins, Chief Executive of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), considers the stadium protection issues raised by Manchester United FC’s recent venue breach and how managers can best secure their facilities in the future.
