The Use of Simulation Models in Security Studies: An Example of Basketball Games as Mass Sports Events
The Use of Simulation Models in Security Studies: An Example of Basketball Games as Mass Sports Events

Summary/Abstract: Within the framework of security studies, the use of software in education about dealing with and solving crises has become an increasingly relevant methodological approach. The use of the software should enable a better understanding of decision-making mechanisms and evaluate security measures in conditions that replicate real operational environments. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate how simulation models contribute to improving the design of a security subsystem by enabling the testing and optimization of procedures. A basketball game was selected as a representative mass sports event due to the predictable presence of large crowds and the potential for security-related incidents. Through scenario manipulation, trainees can modify variables such as the number of security personnel, the placement of barriers, or the number of evacuation routes, and immediately observe how these changes affect the defined performance indicators. XVR simulation software was used to design and evaluate the security subsystem for the event. The results confirm that the software enables the controlled testing of security procedures without risk to people or property, with the possibility of providing quantifiable feedback that improves training efficiency and decision-making accuracy.

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