Securing Sports Venues: Addressing Threats and Implementing Effective Measures

Sports Venue Security Institutional Affiliation 26th April 2021 Sports Venue Security Sports environment has been facing serious venue insecurity as a result of increasing security threats all over the world. The emotional enthusiasm that holds fans is a characteristic of sports culture leading to intense celebrations and aggressive squabbles. Fan behaviour has been for many years a top concern in sports security AB, 2017). Today, the sports environment has evolved with new threats arising forcing specific sports venues to double-check their security policies and reforms. Events In 2004, the basketball game between Pacers and Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills, led to a serious scenario of venue threat. During the final minutes of the game, a brawl between players began but was stopped indefinitely. However, after stopping the fight, a fan took the opportunity and threw a drink at one of the Pacers players, known as Ron Artest (AB, 2017). This action intensified the fight between players and fans since Ron pushed his way through the crowds to start a confrontation. The