PRESS RELEASE: New security procedure starts at the Jets game at FedEx field.

[SiestaBob]

According to the Washington Post, Fans entering the stadium will now be checked by a hand-held metal detector wand. This is a new NFL policy. Fans will be required to remove keys, change, cell phones and other metal objects from their pockets before they are screened by security workers. It is expected to take slightly longer to enter the stadium. Again, this is a new NFL policy.

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ES Staff Appended Edit:

We should have posted this earlier - our apologies...




PRESS RELEASE



For Immediate Release

Dec. 2, 2011




HAND-HELD METAL-DETECTING WANDS TO BE USED AT ALL REDSKINS GAMES STARTING THIS SUNDAY



ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today in accordance with a new NFL policy, Redskins security teams will now start using hand-held metal-detecting wands to screen fans entering FedExField. The increased security system will be implemented at all gates starting with the game between the Redskins and Jets on Sunday, Dec. 4.



The same security lines that have previously existed will be utilized at all gates, but the addition of the wands may result in a slightly longer entry process. Fans are encouraged to arrive to the stadium earlier than usual to allow ample time for getting through security.



“The enhanced security system is part of the continued and comprehensive effort to ensure safety for all fans at FedExField,” said Tony Wyllie, Redskins Senior Vice President. “Using metal-detecting wands is less invasive and fans won’t have to unzip or remove clothes in colder weather.”



The hand-held metal-detecting wands will also effectively check for items fans should not be bringing into the stadium. Fans will need to remove their keys, change, cell phones and other metal materials from their pockets that may set off the wand.

[skinfan2k]

Good, i always thought the security at arenas were a joke. You have a lot of people at one location and its a easy target for the bad guys. I don't mind waiting.

[Park City Skins]

Here.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-instituting-new-pre-game-search-methods/2011/12/02/gIQAvq2tLO_blog.html

[brandymac27]

With so many people confined in one are, I think this is probably a good idea too. I know it may take a little longer to get to your seats etc, but IMO, safety should come first.

[Crazy Levi]

I usually smuggle my booze in with a plastic bottle instead of metallic flask so this won't affect me.

[CrabR]

If someone attacks a stadium it will not be from within.If someone wants a large amount of easy prey they will go to a mall on a weekend day or subway at rush hour

I think the measure is to protect fans from other fans not from terrorist

[ArmchairRedskin]

A good game to start it, with those dirty, scumbag Jets fans

[Voice_of_Reason]

I have always thought the security at the games was lax. Both in the parking lots, the screening lines, and in the stadium.

It's very sad, but I think is completely necessary. It's also probably only the first step that's necessary. :(

[skinfan2k]

If someone attacks a stadium it will not be from within.If someone wants a large amount of easy prey they will go to a mall on a weekend day or subway at rush hour

I think the measure is to protect fans from other fans not from terrorist

that makes 0 sense. a stadium has a far more impact than any of those. 9/11 was 3 thousand folks. Fedex is 90K. do you realize what would happen if this were to happen?

[Crazy Levi]

that makes 0 sense. a stadium has a far more impact than any of those. 9/11 was 3 thousand folks. Fedex is 90K. do you realize what would happen if this were to happen?

What would happen if this were to happen if it happened?

Also, does this mean no more pat downs, as they say it will be "less invasive?"

Actually that would be great. It would mean security's job is to keep out knives, guns, and tasers, instead of their current job, which is making sure nobody is smuggling food Into the stadium.

[CurseReversed]

When they do start instituting this at the malls, and the movie theatres, and subway stations, then every other place where there are crowds of people, we will finally be really safe. /sarcasm

[SkinsFTW]

What a joke. The US has turned into Baghdad now?



How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.
Thomas Jefferson

[kubstix]

Wow.....what a joke this is.

[psu2008]

I've always thought it was funny they used the wands at Wizards games and not Caps games. The whole security check at all sporting events is a joke. It is not for security at all. It is called booze/food check to take more of your money check.

[skinsfan44]

A good game to start it, with those dirty, scumbag Jets fans

Then they should have started this for the Eagles game then. ;)

[CrabR]

Then they should have started this for the Eagles game then. ;)

I went to skins games for 20yrs and only once did i see a weapon, a drunk Philly fan pulled a knife on a skins fan. About 8 people jumped him and took the knife away. If ik am not m ikstaken other Philly fans helped in taking him out

[Painkiller]

What a joke. The US has turned into Baghdad now?

How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.
Thomas Jefferson

Good grief, :ols: It's not a big deal unless people make it a big deal. A couple swipes, and it's over. A common sense measure for the times we live in. Doesn't mean we are headed for full cavity searches all around.

The same people who complain about invasive searches and/or our heading toward a "police state" will be the first to sue Snyder if they get cut or shot during the game.

"How could security let this happen, it's their job to keep us safe" :rolleyes:

[Dallsux]

If someone attacks a stadium it will not be from within.If someone wants a large amount of easy prey they will go to a mall on a weekend day or subway at rush hour

I think the measure is to protect fans from other fans not from terrorist


Gee, thanks :obvious:

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A good game to start it, with those dirty, scumbag Jets fans


:ols:



Then they should have started this for the Eagles game then. ;)


I believe he was being sarcastic. :)

[CM916]

I've always thought it was funny they used the wands at Wizards games and not Caps games. The whole security check at all sporting events is a joke. It is not for security at all. It is called booze/food check to take more of your money check.

The only time I was ever asked to empty my pockets at an arena football game just happened to be the week after I posted some unflattering footage of the previous game on youtube entitled "Mike Potts, worst QB in the AFL". They didnt check pockets again the rest of the season. A few months later I went to a sold out Capitals-Lightning playoff game in the same arena and hardly got glanced at. I get full body scanned literally every time I fly out of Tampa now and last time I flew out of Atlantic City, NJ they forced me to get a full pat down, didnt even have the option of getting irradiated by the scanner. I'm tired of all of it and I will never feel any safer one way or another. Perhaps if they made it more publicized if/when they catch something I might be more convinced.

Considering how completely violated we get at airports, I'll put up with a simple wand for the Redskins but I still don't have to be happy about it.

[Buford]

if they are going to do this, then they need to double or triple the amount of security and give them all these wands. Keep it flowing as close to normal as possible. On colder days its going to be a ***** getting through.

[frostyj]

No scanners at the gate near the ticket office.

[Mark The Homer]

No scanners at the gate near the ticket office.

If you mean Gate A, that's the one I used. I noted that there was at least one line that a scanning wand was being used, but the vast majority of lines and fans at Gate A were being frisked the old fashioned way.

[Buford]

I go in Gate A also. No metal scanners or anything. Actually watched a Jets fan with a beer can in his back pocket walk right in. Everybody in line was laughing at the security for totally missing it.

[Willy Wonka]

Good, i always thought the security at arenas were a joke. You have a lot of people at one location and its a easy target for the bad guys. I don't mind waiting.

What bad guys? You come off as really paranoid.

[DeadExField]

apparently only Jets fans were permitted into the stadium today

[frostyj]

I go in Gate A also. No metal scanners or anything. Actually watched a Jets fan with a beer can in his back pocket walk right in. Everybody in line was laughing at the security for totally missing it.

I walked in with two 24oz cans in the hood of my jacket. $4 instead of 36!!

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apparently only Jets fans were permitted into the stadium today

The end of the game when they were chanting was the worst part, on the metro back the Jets fans I was around were cool and we just talked football. I was suprised.

[DeadExField]

I walked in with two 24oz cans in the hood of my jacket. $4 instead of 36!!

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The end of the game when they were chanting was the worst part, on the metro back the Jets fans I was around were cool and we just talked football. I was suprised.

blasphemy.

[E33Green]

There was no security with wands at Gate E or the Bud Light Pavillion entrance, either. Seems like much ado about nothing from the Post.

[SkinsFanInTennessee]

Yep, we were at the game too. I wasn't wanded, nor did I see any wands being used, FWIW.

[rdsknbill]

It seems to me that the whole friggin org. loves to put out these statements! "YOU WILL BE SCANNED, so NO SHANNANIGANS!"

Typical FedEX Bull ****.

[Rocky21]

Let's make more of an impediment to get people in the stadium. Good move by the organization.

[RFKFedEx]

I managed to sneak in a bag of peanuts and 16 ounce bottle of water. I felt pretty good about myself.

[Crazy Levi]

I managed to sneak in a bag of peanuts and 16 ounce bottle of water. I felt pretty good about myself.

OMG!!!

That makes 9-11 look like a knitting circle!

[HouseBowlrz]

There was no security with wands at Gate E or the Bud Light Pavillion entrance, either. Seems like much ado about nothing from the Post.

No "magic wands" at the Comcast gate (Gate H) ...

[Sussudio]

Nothing near the gate next to the Hall of Fame store. I had two juice boxes with me and the dude patting me had no idea. I could have been packing anything.