Sports Security: Protecting Your Venue

While most eyes will be focused on the Panthers-Broncos matchup this Sunday, the most important plays will be called behind the scenes by federal and local law enforcement.

Since the Paris attacks, which included suicide bombings outside the national stadium during a soccer game between Germany and France, host cities of major events such as the Super Bowl are taking extra precautions to ensure the security of fans. Thirty federal agencies will be coordinating security for Super Bowl 50, including the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and the Coast Guard.  

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