Stadium security/ Conduct policy

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  1. Riverman

    Riverman That may be.... Tip Jar Donor

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    Sad to hear about the shootings at the Niners/Raiders game. Occurred outside the stadium, but a lot of focus is being placed on the game-day experience.

    I'd like to know what most folks are thinking regarding NFL game day safety (as well as LP field), whether current security measures are enough and/or how they might be improved.

    I believe stadium security should fall squarely on the shoulders on the hosting city and the home team's organization. I also strongly support the league involvement by instituting a progressive discipline policy that culminates in taking away home games.
     
    #1 Riverman, Aug 22, 2011
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  7. GoT

    GoT Strength and Honor

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    at some point your on your own
     
    #3 GoT, Aug 22, 2011
  10. TheBisco

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    What happened in the Bay was truly awful, but that shouldnt have a damn thing to do with us. We are the friendliest stadium I have ever been to for any sport. Ever. If this leads to a lot of new gestapo rules for us I will be livid, things are too strict as it is.
     
    #4 TheBisco, Aug 22, 2011
  13. Riverman

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    I agree. I do think, however, that certain fanbases that have a history of violence should be punished to better promote a safe gameday experience.

    I've had a problem in the past with how the fan conduct policy has been administered. The texting thing is overboard, but there should be progressive discipline policies to help remove disorderly drunks and others prone to violence. The violent events usually result from escalating conflict. Alcohol is most often involved. If non-violent fans were able to assist in brining security to those areas that would be a productive use of the "texting" policy.

    I've long been critical of LP Field's enforcement. I've seen good behaving fans that have spent A LOT of money on the titans get the boot because they retorted verbally to some obnoxious visiting fans. There was no inquiry- they were just tossed. It then became a text battle and it wasn't obvious to the stadium security that was what was going until many well behaved fans were tossed.

    I think that the texting thing is a useful tool as long as each host city / franchise oversees a well run enforcement. I think the outcome of those shootings would have been different had that type of enforcement been in place.
     
    #5 Riverman, Aug 22, 2011
  16. memphis_raven

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    I plan to come to the 2nd game and my rules for going into someone else's stadium are pretty simple. Don't start any s*** and be respectful. If your team scores, it's OK to stand and cheer but don't turn around, some people see that as taunting. I usually try to strike up a conversation with a friendly adult when I get seated, maybe buy them a beer. Going into a stadium with a F (insert team) tshirt on is asking for trouble.
     
    #6 memphis_raven, Aug 22, 2011
  19. World Peace

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    I've got a solution... stop going to the games. Flame me all you want but the gameday experience is too costly in terms of getting value out of your entertainment dollar(s) and now gameday safety. For the amount of money you spend on tickets, beer, food, parking, etc etc... they should have security outposts on every corner overseeing the crowd control with security ready to step in. You know, they will move the kick offs to protect the players... but what about the fans?

    You guys can say LP is safe and for the most part it probably is... but I've been pushed, provoked and called names at two games. (I'm not a season ticket holder) and I've seen a fight break out in the stands of the Raiders/Titans a few years ago and a fist fight out in the parking lot between ravens/titans fans.

    I know certain things are inevitable... but I just think I'm gonna stay at home and refuse the feed the machine because until they get hit in the wallets... they wont care.
     
    #7 World Peace, Aug 22, 2011
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  25. jessestylex

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    Needs to be like a prison yard with a sharp shooters stationed around the upper deck. Have a sign that says if you fight you get shot in the head. Now how many would fight then?
     
    #9 jessestylex, Aug 22, 2011
  28. SEC 330 BIPOLAR

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    dude, I'm not going to pay money to get shot in the head.
     
    #10 SEC 330 BIPOLAR, Aug 22, 2011
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