How the San Diego Padres Keep Petco Park Secure
Facility security presents unique challenges for safety leaders. Whether you’re managing a small office for a few hundred employees or a large event venue with a capacity for thousands, the overarching goal remains the same: keep people safe at all times.
Kevin Dooley, Sr. Director of Security & Transportation for the San Diego Padres, joins Peter in this episode to share his insights on the best technology and procedures he uses to keep stadiums secure.
Additionally, they discuss:
- How to tackle the challenges of different types of facilities
- Why optimizing available technology is crucial for security
- Communication best practices for mitigating risks
- The importance of learning from incidents
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here.

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