Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) personnel recently partnered with the Colorado Rockies, as well as state, local, and federal authorities in a safety initiative.
Officials recently outlined a virtual tabletop exercise reviewing incident preparedness measures and response plans at Coors Field. Partners included Major League Baseball, Downtown Denver Partnership, Denver Health Paramedics, the Denver Fire Department, Denver Police, Denver Office of Emergency Management, and the FBI.
“From the Rockies’ front office to stadium security and personnel to state and local law enforcement, we’re all on the same team when it comes to safety and security,” CISA Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security (acting) Steve Harris said. “CISA looks forward to building upon our existing relationships to ensure fans at this beautiful ballpark have a safe and enjoyable experience.”
CISA and Rockies personnel said they would encourage fans to be vigilant upon their return to the venue, encouraging the reporting of any suspicious activity to ballpark personnel or law enforcement.
The DHS’ “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign has more information on the importance of reporting suspicious activity.
“The Rockies have had a longstanding relationship with the Department of Homeland Security and greatly value these exercises with CISA, virtual or otherwise,” Colorado Rockies Vice President /Chief Customer Officer, Ballpark Operations Kevin Kahn said. “Every emergency is different, and that’s challenging, but our partners and the coordination among them is something we can depend on in an unpredictable situation. So the more we can get together to review our plans and review our roles, all in an effort to work together to ensure the safety of the people in our ballpark, the stronger that line of defense becomes in the event something actually happens.”