How Security Teams Can Prepare for the Rising Risk of Chemical Attacks at Large Events

Dec 1, 2025

This article first appeared on www.asisonline.org.

Major sporting events draw global audiences, but behind the excitement sits a complex security operation designed to prevent catastrophic attacks. As the United States prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, Special Olympics USA Games, Super Bowl LVI and other major events in 2026, security teams face mounting pressure amid rising geopolitical tension and the growing appeal of high-visibility targets.

In his latest article in ASIS International, Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur, vertical market manager for safety and security at Rigaku Analytical Devices and a globally recognized CBRN expert, analyzes the core risks, human aspects, and important layers of sporting event security to mitigate a chemical attack.

A proactive, well-coordinated approach across private security, law enforcement and emergency services is critical to protecting athletes, workers and fans - and ensuring America’s biggest sporting moments remain safe.

 

Views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

 

 

Dr. Brodeur has experience developing CBRN strategy, plans, and training programs at all echelons of Department of Defense; strategic, operational, and tactical. Formally trained at the US Army Command and General Staff College and the US Army War College, Jeff earned a Master’s in Strategic Studies. His past performance includes senior battle staff at the Army Division (2-star), Army Service Component (3-star), and Geographic Combatant Command (4-star). Jeff's last military duty assignment was the Assistant Commandant for the US Army Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear schoolhouse and Regimental headquarters where he expertly managed the professional military education curriculum, training, and administrative management of an annual student load of approximately 8,000. Mr. Brodeur is an internationally recognized CBRN expert with conference keynote speaker and panel member experience in USA, Canada, Iraq, Brazil, Sweden, and Italy. In private industry, Dr. Brodeur led CBRN survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs. As a CBRN executive he has served Department of Energy activities to include Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Savannah River Site, and the office of International Nuclear Security. Mr. Brodeur was the project lead, subject matter expert, and instructor for developing and presenting a suite of 18 United Nations Counter CBRN courses. Jeff serves as President for the Chemical Corps Regimental Association (CCRA).

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