Last week's 2nd annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans had some major takeaways, according to Security Director News. A shift is expected in the sports security field from what was once a cost saver to a money maker through mobile apps and video surveillance.
Video surveillance which was once used to monitor sensitive areas could now offer fans an insider's view into places such as a team's bullpen at a Major League Baseball game through video feeds and also mobile apps.
This could also be positive within the social media world. For example, fans could have the opportunity to report violence or threats via text messaging also knowns as "tattle texting," which is commonly used at many NBA arenas.
With the anniversary of 9/11 less than a month away, the industry has taken great strides in making sports security safer.
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