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07-30-2006, 09:38 AM
Court Ruling Could Affect Packers Game Security
July 29, 2006 05:14 PM CDT
By Emily Matesic
A federal judge in Florida ruled in favor of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers season ticket holder who sued to stop searches of fans as the entered the stadium.
Patting down Packers fans as the enter Lambeau Field started Immediately after the events of September 11th, 2001.
We're told at that time, the National Football League suggested all teams randomly search spectators that look like they could be concealing something.
That suggestion became a league requirement at the beginning of last season and instead of random searches it directed teams to pat down all fans entering stadiums.
It's something fans say they expect.
Wayne Woock of Madison said "Sign of the times there's way too many people out there that have some bad motives in their minds."
While the majority of fans see the necessity in patting down spectators and don't mind the security checks - others still believe it's an invasion of privacy.
George Peterson of Rockford, Illinois said "I think it's a good idea I don't care for any people carrying in any weapons or anything like that I'm for it."
"I feel like it's necessary but in a way it's kind of violating but necessary all at the same time," said Stephanie Vermillion of Roscoe, Illinois.
Because the court ruling was in Florida and was based on a lawsuit filed against the Tampa Sports Authority the Packers aren't sure how the decision will effect them.
Action 2 News is told they'll wait for a directive from the National Football League before making any changes to their pat down policy.
July 29, 2006 05:14 PM CDT
By Emily Matesic
A federal judge in Florida ruled in favor of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers season ticket holder who sued to stop searches of fans as the entered the stadium.
Patting down Packers fans as the enter Lambeau Field started Immediately after the events of September 11th, 2001.
We're told at that time, the National Football League suggested all teams randomly search spectators that look like they could be concealing something.
That suggestion became a league requirement at the beginning of last season and instead of random searches it directed teams to pat down all fans entering stadiums.
It's something fans say they expect.
Wayne Woock of Madison said "Sign of the times there's way too many people out there that have some bad motives in their minds."
While the majority of fans see the necessity in patting down spectators and don't mind the security checks - others still believe it's an invasion of privacy.
George Peterson of Rockford, Illinois said "I think it's a good idea I don't care for any people carrying in any weapons or anything like that I'm for it."
"I feel like it's necessary but in a way it's kind of violating but necessary all at the same time," said Stephanie Vermillion of Roscoe, Illinois.
Because the court ruling was in Florida and was based on a lawsuit filed against the Tampa Sports Authority the Packers aren't sure how the decision will effect them.
Action 2 News is told they'll wait for a directive from the National Football League before making any changes to their pat down policy.