MSU to Implement Clear Bag Policy at all Athletic Events starting this season

[TheRef]

Which group do you fall in ref? I am in both the "don't care" and the "stupid/get rid of it" groups. Ultimately, I don't care because I don't bring in bags. I think it's "stupid/get rid of it" because I really don't see it helping anything at all.

Can someone name a bad event in the past 20 years inside one of our stadiums that this policy would've prevented from happening? I get the idea of it being proactive, but what specific situation is it going to stop... And in those scenarios, is there not a similar path that person could take to get a similar result to get around the new policy? I just can't think of a scenario that this would stop if someone was serious about causing harm.

I'm not trying to rustle the feathers of anyone who is in support of it. It just seems like it should be simple to lay out clear scenarios this is going to stop if you are going to implement such a policy.

I'm in the support group of this. As someone who has been in groups to help implement plans such as this in venues, I know the pros and cons of each system that could be placed. And trust me, I've heard every complaint and insult in the book. I've dealt with hundreds of angry fans and patrons with events and games.

The more streamlined we can make the process of you getting into a stadium, while keeping security measures at an acceptable level, the better the outcome for the event and patrons. This is all about making it quicker to get in without sacrificing security.

And yes...there are ways to get around it. But it's not cost-effective to put everyone through a body scanner and do pat downs for every game. Time and money are two key commodities in the world of event security and planning.

Let's put it this way, in events that I've worked and supervised, I've had to confiscate everything from a water bottle filled with alcohol, to a pistol by a CCP holder that didn't understand the gun policy for the venue. And these weren't at backwoods venues, these were at SEC stadiums and venues. In each case, after a little bit of discussion, they understood the safety concerns presented and complied to the posted policies. 9 times out of 10 the policy works as it should, which is that no major incidents occur at the events.

[Goldendawg]

One of my last Egg Bowl visits to Oxford( will never go back again), I was pulled out of line and patted down by "security", (not a licensed law officer), just for being dressed as a State fan. They claimed to be looking for a cowbell, which I did not have. It was humiliating and I pitched a fit to no avail. I think the clear bags are a good idea in today's world, especially in view of the threat of some crazy looking for a soft target to hit. Wonder how this will affect sneaking in pint bottles of booze at some other SEC stadiums, one in particular?

[msubullylady]

Hi....following up. My clear bag arrived today. I think it will be perfect for my needs......meds, kleenex, phone. Hail State ~

[TheRef]

Hi....following up. My clear bag arrived today. I think it will be perfect for my needs......meds, kleenex, phone. Hail State ~

Great to hear!

[MSUDawg99]

Mine supposed to arrive this wknd...but I'll be in Starkville all wknd. Will get it Sun. night.

[DudyDawg]

As long as I can still bring my whiskey in my waist band, I don't give a damn

[sleepy dawg]

As long as I can still bring my whiskey in my waist band, I don't give a damn

You can bring in anything you would've brought in already. This policy in and of itself will not prevent anything.