When it comes to security at sports events, it can be hard to gauge how much is too much.
Like
most things, it is dependent on the situation and the variables
involved such as the teams playing, how close the game is, how the
officiating is perceived, how many people are there, and alcohol are
just a few of these variables. The challenge for administrations is how
to keep things safe, fair and inclusive. We want people coming to
events, cheering on their team and having a good time. We do not want
people that are disrespectful, abusive or causing harm.
Knowing
the teams and the fans is a good first step. If you know who is
attending it is easier to keep things controlled. Having a trained
security staff can also help. They don't have to be police officers,
although that helps at certain events. One of the good ones I have seen
is to enlist teachers of the school to stand near the student section to
keep things under control. This simple gesture sent a strong message
that the fans were there to have fun, but it had to be controlled.
There
are many ideas on maintaining security, and even national conferences
dedicated to the subject. The point to remember is that if you are going
to an event, you are there to have a good time and be supportive. As
for the administrators, they are there to put on a good event and to
keep it safe.
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