Stacey A. Hall is Professor and Executive Director at the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi, USA. Dr. Hall leads the NCS4 mission to provide training, research, and outreach programs that promote the safety and security of sports and special events. Dr. Hall has published in leading international sport management, homeland security, and emergency management journals and has co-authored three textbooks. Dr. Hall has served as the principal investigator on federal grant awards to develop sport security training workshops for the first responder community and facility and event personnel.

• Part I: Introduction and Key Players, 1. The Sport Security Landscape, 2. Security Partners, Part II: Issues, 3. Sports as Soft Targets: The Terrorist Threat and Counterterrorism Considerations, 4. Perception of Risk and Terrorism: Impact on Elite Sporting Events, 5. Spectator Violence: Causes, Concerns, and Considerations, 6. Hooliganism – Origination, Trends, and Strategies for Securing Soccer Stadia, 7. Managing Large Crowds: The Application of Science, Tools, and Applied Strategies, 8. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Planning for Sports Venues and Open-Access Events, 9. Bombing Prevention Planning for Sports and Special Events, 10. Severe Weather Impact on Sports and Preparedness Measures, 11. The Threat of Illegal Drones to Sports, 12. Cybersecurity Issues and Rules for Sports Organizations, 13. The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Large-Scale Events, 14. Sporting Events and Crime: A Meta Analysis, Part III: Planning and Assessment, 15. Securing International Sports Events, 16. Securing Professional Sports, 17. Securing College Sports, 18. Securing Youth Sports, 19. Sports Travel and Tourism Security, 20. Event Risk Assessment and Management, 21. The Importance of Information and Intelligence Sharing in Securing Sports, 22. Human Resource Needs and Professional Development, 23. Enhancing Preparedness Through Exercises, 24. Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) Application in Sports, Part IV: Management and Policy, 25. Emergency Response and Recovery Considerations for Sporting Events, 26. Integrating a Victim-Centred Approach into Emergency Management and Sports Security, 27. Evacuation and Protective Actions, 28. Crisis Management and Business Continuity, 29. Crisis and Risk Communications in Sport: Navigating the Complex Terrain, 30. Legal Considerations for Sport Venue Owners and Operators, 31. Negligent Security Litigation: Preparing for the Unexpected, 32. The Economic Impact of Securing Sports, 33. Balancing Security and the Guest Experience, 34. Ensuring Live Events are Accessible, Inclusive, and Safe For All, 35. Reframing Sport Venue Security: The Community-Driven Approach, Part V: Conclusion, 36. Critical Perspectives on Sport and Security, 37. Research Methods in Sport Safety and Security, 38. Sport Security Technology Trends and Solutions, 39. Lessons Learned from Security Incidents at Sports Venues and Events, 40. Sport Security Best Practices, Guidelines, and Resources: A Global Review

Stacey A. Hall is Professor and Executive Director at the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi, USA. Dr. Hall leads the NCS4 mission to provide training, research, and outreach programs that promote the safety and security of sports and special events. Dr. Hall has published in leading international sport management, homeland security, and emergency management journals and has co-authored three textbooks. Dr. Hall has served as the principal investigator on federal grant awards to develop sport security training workshops for the first responder community and facility and event personnel.

• Part I: Introduction and Key Players, 1. The Sport Security Landscape, 2. Security Partners, Part II: Issues, 3. Sports as Soft Targets: The Terrorist Threat and Counterterrorism Considerations, 4. Perception of Risk and Terrorism: Impact on Elite Sporting Events, 5. Spectator Violence: Causes, Concerns, and Considerations, 6. Hooliganism – Origination, Trends, and Strategies for Securing Soccer Stadia, 7. Managing Large Crowds: The Application of Science, Tools, and Applied Strategies, 8. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Planning for Sports Venues and Open-Access Events, 9. Bombing Prevention Planning for Sports and Special Events, 10. Severe Weather Impact on Sports and Preparedness Measures, 11. The Threat of Illegal Drones to Sports, 12. Cybersecurity Issues and Rules for Sports Organizations, 13. The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Large-Scale Events, 14. Sporting Events and Crime: A Meta Analysis, Part III: Planning and Assessment, 15. Securing International Sports Events, 16. Securing Professional Sports, 17. Securing College Sports, 18. Securing Youth Sports, 19. Sports Travel and Tourism Security, 20. Event Risk Assessment and Management, 21. The Importance of Information and Intelligence Sharing in Securing Sports, 22. Human Resource Needs and Professional Development, 23. Enhancing Preparedness Through Exercises, 24. Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) Application in Sports, Part IV: Management and Policy, 25. Emergency Response and Recovery Considerations for Sporting Events, 26. Integrating a Victim-Centred Approach into Emergency Management and Sports Security, 27. Evacuation and Protective Actions, 28. Crisis Management and Business Continuity, 29. Crisis and Risk Communications in Sport: Navigating the Complex Terrain, 30. Legal Considerations for Sport Venue Owners and Operators, 31. Negligent Security Litigation: Preparing for the Unexpected, 32. The Economic Impact of Securing Sports, 33. Balancing Security and the Guest Experience, 34. Ensuring Live Events are Accessible, Inclusive, and Safe For All, 35. Reframing Sport Venue Security: The Community-Driven Approach, Part V: Conclusion, 36. Critical Perspectives on Sport and Security, 37. Research Methods in Sport Safety and Security, 38. Sport Security Technology Trends and Solutions, 39. Lessons Learned from Security Incidents at Sports Venues and Events, 40. Sport Security Best Practices, Guidelines, and Resources: A Global Review

Stacey A. Hall is Professor and Executive Director at the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi, USA. Dr. Hall leads the NCS4 mission to provide training, research, and outreach programs that promote the safety and security of sports and special events. Dr. Hall has published in leading international sport management, homeland security, and emergency management journals and has co-authored three textbooks. Dr. Hall has served as the principal investigator on federal grant awards to develop sport security training workshops for the first responder community and facility and event personnel.

• Part I: Introduction and Key Players, 1. The Sport Security Landscape, 2. Security Partners, Part II: Issues, 3. Sports as Soft Targets: The Terrorist Threat and Counterterrorism Considerations, 4. Perception of Risk and Terrorism: Impact on Elite Sporting Events, 5. Spectator Violence: Causes, Concerns, and Considerations, 6. Hooliganism – Origination, Trends, and Strategies for Securing Soccer Stadia, 7. Managing Large Crowds: The Application of Science, Tools, and Applied Strategies, 8. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Planning for Sports Venues and Open-Access Events, 9. Bombing Prevention Planning for Sports and Special Events, 10. Severe Weather Impact on Sports and Preparedness Measures, 11. The Threat of Illegal Drones to Sports, 12. Cybersecurity Issues and Rules for Sports Organizations, 13. The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Large-Scale Events, 14. Sporting Events and Crime: A Meta Analysis, Part III: Planning and Assessment, 15. Securing International Sports Events, 16. Securing Professional Sports, 17. Securing College Sports, 18. Securing Youth Sports, 19. Sports Travel and Tourism Security, 20. Event Risk Assessment and Management, 21. The Importance of Information and Intelligence Sharing in Securing Sports, 22. Human Resource Needs and Professional Development, 23. Enhancing Preparedness Through Exercises, 24. Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) Application in Sports, Part IV: Management and Policy, 25. Emergency Response and Recovery Considerations for Sporting Events, 26. Integrating a Victim-Centred Approach into Emergency Management and Sports Security, 27. Evacuation and Protective Actions, 28. Crisis Management and Business Continuity, 29. Crisis and Risk Communications in Sport: Navigating the Complex Terrain, 30. Legal Considerations for Sport Venue Owners and Operators, 31. Negligent Security Litigation: Preparing for the Unexpected, 32. The Economic Impact of Securing Sports, 33. Balancing Security and the Guest Experience, 34. Ensuring Live Events are Accessible, Inclusive, and Safe For All, 35. Reframing Sport Venue Security: The Community-Driven Approach, Part V: Conclusion, 36. Critical Perspectives on Sport and Security, 37. Research Methods in Sport Safety and Security, 38. Sport Security Technology Trends and Solutions, 39. Lessons Learned from Security Incidents at Sports Venues and Events, 40. Sport Security Best Practices, Guidelines, and Resources: A Global Review