Routledge Handbook of Sport Security.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, Stacey A.

Series:

Routledge International Handbooks Series

Language:

English

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals

Physical Description:

1 online resource (536 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.

Summary:

This book provides in-depth analysis of security issues and concerns in contemporary sport. Featuring the work of leading researchers and practitioners from around the world, it offers practical, evidence-based commentary and guidance.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Part I: Introduction and Key Players

Chapter 1: The Sport Security Landscape

Introduction

Securing Sports

Threats and Vulnerabilities

Terrorism

Crowd Disasters

Fan Behavior

Cybercrime

Drone Intrusion

Protest/Civil Disturbance

Hostile Vehicle Ramming

Industry Insights

Security Standards

Venue Design

Staffing and Training

Information and Intelligence Sharing

Fan Experience and Engagement

Sport Venue Security Director Outlook

Emerging Threats and Mitigation Strategies

Conclusion

Future Research Ideas or Policy Considerations

Recommended Reading

Available Resources

References

Chapter 2: Security Partners

Security Partners, Stakeholders, and the Risk Management Team

Partners

Stakeholders

Risk Management Team

Barriers and Challenges in Building Risk Management Teams

Security Partners' Role in Pre-event Planning

Security Investments in Risk Management

Pre-Event Planning and Risk Assessment

Security Partners' Roles during an Event

Supplemental Security/Event Staff

Law Enforcement

Fire Service

Emergency Medical Responders

Security Partners' Roles during an Incident (Event to Incident)

Security Partners' Roles during an Incident (Command and Control)

Notes

Part II: Issues

Chapter 3: Sports as Soft Targets: The Terrorist Threat and Counterterrorism Considerations

What Is a Soft Target?

Why Do Threat Actors Select Soft Targets?

What Is Terrorism?

Terrorism Typology

International Terrorism

Domestic Terrorism

Asymmetric Terrorist Tactics

Why Do Terrorists Target Sporting Events?.

Past Attacks and Plots Against Sports and Venues

The Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup: Desirable Targets

What Is Target Hardening?

Easy and Inexpensive Hardening Tactics

Emergent Terrorist Tactics and Countertactics

Vulnerabilities of the "Sports and Entertainment District"

Chapter 4: Perception of Risk and Terrorism: Impact on Elite Sporting Events

Terrorism in Sport: An Overview

Counter-Terrorism Risk Management Strategies Following 9/11

Theoretical Explanations Surrounding Security, Surveillance, and the Risk Society

Future Research Ideas

Recommended Readings

Chapter 5: Spectator Violence: Causes, Concerns, and Considerations

The Problem of Spectator Violence

Defining Spectator Violence

Scope of the Problem

A Brief Historical Overview of Spectator Violence

Causes: Motivations for Spectator Violence

Individual Factors

Group Dynamics

Situational Factors

Social and Cultural Influences

Conclusion Regarding Causes

Concerns: Types of Spectator Violence

Forms of Spectator Violence

Spectator Violence Continuums

Conclusion Regarding Concerns

Considerations: Designing Interventions and Prevention Strategies

Reducing Situational Triggers

Addressing Individual and Social Factors

The Evolving Role of Police and Security

Future Research Ideas and Policy Considerations

Available resources

Chapter 6: Hooliganism: Origination, Trends, and Strategies for Securing Soccer Stadia

History, Sport, and Violence

The Changing Class Base of British Football.

The Growth of Hooliganism in British Soccer

Hooliganism, Policy, and Social Change

Conclusion: Policing Late-Modern Soccer and the 'Against Modern Football' Movement

Chapter 7: Managing Large Crowds: The Application of Science, Tools, and Applied Strategies

DIM-ICE Risk Model

Proximate and Distal Causality

Phases and Influences on Crowd Behaviour

Using a DIM-ICE Template

Break the Site into Parts

Structuring an Event Plan

Problems "Lying in Wait"

Density and Flow

Vocabulary

Crowd Flow

What Is the Best Way to Plan for a Non-Ticketed Event?

Four Considerations

RAMP Analysis

Route Diagrams

Areas

Do You Want to Move This into That?

Site Measurement

Movement

People/Profile

Chapter 8: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Planning for Sports Venues and Open-Access Events

Vehicle Incident Types and Trends

Keys to Vehicle Incident Mitigation

Planning

Risk Assessment

Crowd/Traffic Management

Layered Security

Emergency Operations Plan

Prevention

Identifying Suspicious Behaviors and Vehicles

Reporting

Protection

Perimeter Protection Devices

Industry Standards

Cost Mitigation

Emerging Threat Awareness

Chapter 9: Bombing Prevention Planning for Sports and Special Events

Current Data Trends in Explosive-Related Incidents

Data Sources

Incidents

A Foundation for Preparedness: IED Threat Awareness

IED Components

IED Delivery.

Explosive Effects and Stand-Off Distances

IED Response Strategies

Assess Venue IED Risk

Identify and Report IED-Related Suspicious Activity

Implement Site-Specific Protective Measures

Prepare for Special Event Considerations

Develop Plans for Deploying Temporary Protective Measures

Implement IED Screening and Detection Methods

Take Immediate Safety Precautions

Bomb Threat Response Strategies

Develop a Protocol for Handling Different Bomb Threat Delivery Methods

Understand the Motivations Behind Bomb Threats

Streamline Decision-Making by Developing a Bomb Threat Management Plan

Conduct a Bomb Threat Assessment to Determine Next Steps

Conduct a Bomb Search if the Threat Is Considered Credible

Carry Out Evacuations According to the Bomb Threat Management Plan if Needed

Manage Re-entry after the Location is Declared Safe

Understanding the Human Response to an Explosive Event or Threat

Understanding Immediate Psychological Responses

Understanding Physical Impacts

Understanding Long-Term Psychological Impacts

Training Personnel to Respond to IEDs and Bomb Threats

Chapter 10: Severe Weather Impact on Sports and Preparedness Measures

Defining Severe Weather

Weather Planning

Credible Weather Resources

Scalable Multi-Source Weather Monitoring

Chapter 11: The Threat of Illegal Drones to Sports

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Systems (UAV/UAS) Defined

Benefits of Drone Usage

The Threat to Sports

Drone Planning and Assessment

Drone Detection, Monitoring, and Mitigation Strategies

Dark Drones.

Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy

Swarms

Developments in Legislation

sUAS and the Law

Chapter 12: Cybersecurity Issues and Rules for Sports Organizations

Key Best Practices

Threat Intelligence: Anticipate and Educate

Understand the Different Regulatory Requirements: Data Privacy Laws and Incident Disclosure Requirements

Contract Strategically: Liability Clauses and Distributing the Risks

Proper Management of Third-Party Risks

Insurance Coverage: Finding the Right Policy for Your Risk Area

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Chapter 13: The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Large-Scale Events

The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Large-Scale Events

Human Trafficking: The Basics

What Human Trafficking Is Not

What Human Trafficking Is

Human Trafficking and Large Events

It's Not Just About Sex

Media, the Stats, and the Facts

Measuring Human Trafficking at Large-Scale Events

The Media

The Stats and Facts

Mitigation Strategy for Major Events

Partnership

Prosecution

Future Research or Policy Considerations

Chapter 14: Sporting Events and Crime: A Meta-Analysis

Empirical Analysis

Data Collection

Data Coding

Meta-Analysis

Results

Part III: Planning and Assessment

Chapter 15: Securing International Sports Events

Introduction.

Considering the Context of Major International Sporting Events.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-04-039851-0

1-03-264130-4

1-04-039856-1

9781032641300

OCLC:

1530377232