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Connors, E. (2007). Planning and Managing Security for Major Special Events: Guidelines for Law Enforcement. U.S. Department of Justice. Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services.The guidelines report provides a framework to assist local law enforcement in planning and managing security for events that attract large numbers of people. It includes examples of best practices employed by federal agencies with security responsibilities, as well as strategies that have been effective for local law enforcement and private security. The focus is on national and regional events, which often include a variety of VIPs and may be targets for terrorists, other criminals, and protestors. The variety of approaches discussed can be tailored to large or small local special events.

Renfroe, N.A. and Smith, J.L. (2005). Threat/Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Analysis. Whole Building Design Guide. National Institute of Building Services.All facilities face a certain level of risk associated with various threats. Facility owners have a responsibility to limit or manage risks from these threats to the extent possible. The federal government has implemented The Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities.

Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2005). Special Events Contingency Planning Job Aids Manual. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The purpose of this manual is the prevention of injury, suffering, or death that may occur as a result of poor planning or preventable incidents at public events. This manual is intended to provide guidance for the management of risks associated with conducting events that involve mass gatherings of people and assist planners and organizers in making such events safe and successful.