MetLife Stadium Archives

Three professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB and NHL) have mandated the use of walk-through metal detectors (also known as magnetometers) to enhance security at sports stadiums and arenas they oversee. Seen here are WTMDs in use by the Oakland Raiders. Photo credit: Oakland Raiders.

How to Protect Large Gatherings from Paris-Style Terrorist Attacks Is Focus of CCICADA Workshop at MetLife Stadium

Security experts gather at MetLife Stadium to discuss how to improve security at sports stadiums and other large venues vulnerable to terrorist attacks [Read more...]

May 18, 2016

CCICADA Exploring Ways to Make Sports Stadiums Even Safer

Researchers evaluating patron access and screening; inspection of vendors, service providers, and news media; and the use of credentials and smart ID cards. [Read more...]

April 9, 2015

National Effort to Protect Sports Stadium Fans Led by CCICADA

CCICADA’s online Best Practices Resource Guide can help stadium operators protect against natural and terrorist threats and obtain US Safety Act certification. [Read more...]

April 8, 2015

CCICADA Researchers Collect Field Data on Use of Magnetometers to Screen Fans at Soccer Match

A CCICADA researcher collects field data on use of magnetometers at MetLife Stadium. With calculators, clipboards and counters in hand, CCICADA faculty and student [Read more...]

June 25, 2014