The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year in America,
and because of that it requires a great deal of crowd control. This event
attracts an average of 1 million people.
So what is the city doing to keep people safe? The first
step is to amp up security. There will be officers all around the stadium and
around the Verizon Super Bowl Central, which is a 12 block entertainment area.
In addition, private security and crowd management staff have been hired specifically
for the event. There will also be experienced security experts on staff. This
ensures that there are plenty of trained individuals to handle the large influx
of people for the event.
There will be fencing around the stadium, and magnetometers
for fans to pass through before they gain entry to the stadium. Bags and cars
may also be searched to stop anything from getting past security.
Fans are encouraged to inform security of they see something
suspicious happening at the event. By having no only security but fans on
alert, the chances of something going wrong diminishes.
The FAA has declared that the Super Bowl is a “No Drone Zone”,
in addition to the 10 mile no-fly-zone around the stadium. This is to prevent
consumer drones from causing an accident and injuring other spectators during
the game.
It is also encouraged that fans take steps to stay safe on
their own during the event. Fans should prepare by going online to find parking
policies, what can be brought and what can’t, etc. It will speed up the process
if everyone is informed the day of. Attendees should stay aware of their
surroundings, including the location of exits. Fans must also exercise
patience, as the crowds will be large. These common steps can go a long way.
The Super Bowl has been occurring for many years and has a
good track record. The steps that have been taking in crowd control should keep
it that way.
