A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dr. Lou Marciani

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dr. Lou Marciani

I am more than excited discussing the theme of this edition of Gameday Security. Throughout these pages, you will see how NCS4 is making its mark globally. Our footprint has been felt here in the United States since our genesis in 2006, and is now stretching all over the world.

As you flip through the following pages, I implore you to reflect on the work being done and the impact it will have on global events moving forward. This publication explores the future of our work. Everyone deserves to feel safe at the venues and events they attend, and I can promise you, we are working to make that a reality. Wherever you may be, understanding that your safety is being backed by research and training developed here at NCS4 should instill a sense of confidence.

The articles that make up this edition of Gameday Security take us all over the world. You’ll visit Qatar for the first graduating class of the Project Stadia International Professional Certificate for Sports Safety and Security, we’ll discuss the push for advanced technology and how our one-of-a-kind National Sports Security Laboratory is the foundation for evolution, and we’ll usher in a new era for safety and security in the realm of entertainment.

Thank you for taking the time to read this publication. We truly could not have achieved what we have without the support of readers and stakeholders like you. l

Sincerely,

Dr. Lou Marciani Director of NCS4