NFL increasing security at stadiums following Paris attacks

Tragedy in Paris unfolded on Friday night, with a series of terrorist attacks taking place,including a pair of explosions outside of Stade de France during a France-Germany friendly match.

Following the attacks, the NFL issued a statement Saturday about security ahead of Week 10's NFL games.

The safety of our fans, stadium personnel, and teams at all NFL games is our priority, and security at our games is robust. Our procedures have been certified and designated by the Department of Homeland Security since 2008 as effective anti-terrorism technology. All NFL clubs use mandatory metal detector screening and multiple layers of perimeter security external to the stadium to safeguard fans and the stadium from explosive threats.

Following the events in Paris on Friday, we are closely monitoring events and have been in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which have informed us that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums.

In addition to our standard procedures described above, there will be an increased security and law enforcement presence both inside and outside stadiums in the parking lots of our stadiums this weekend. We have been in contact with clubs hosting games to reinforce our standard procedures and the league's best practices.

We strongly recommend that fans do not bring bags with them to the stadium. If it is essential to bring a bag, it must be in compliance with the clear bag policy which requires that it be made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12" x 6" x 12." It is important that all fans comply with these requirements, and we appreciate their efforts to cooperate with these security measures.

The NFL and team security departments work closely with stadium operation personnel and federal, state, and local law enforcement to provide a safe experience for the more than 17 million fans who annually attend NFL games. The NFL and its teams continually evaluate and improve our comprehensive security plan.



http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...t-following-paris-attack-near-stade-de-france

 

Did they ever release a statement on security after those people broke in with that banner in Carolina?

 

I think the rappelling gear was the problem, not the banner...

 

People attending games this week @ Heinz should expect delays.
Go early, capture the whole experience. See just how big these guys are
in person, you will be amazed.

 

Oh yeah I was just referring to it in general. LOL!!!

 

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in an email to The Associated Press that said, “NFL security is reviewing with the club all aspects of the incident to understand what happened.”


http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/na...vestigate-rappelling-protesters-incident.html


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...ame-to-protest-bank-of-america-043830589.html


That's all I got.